Taking a Cuban on a tour of DC’s recognizable monuments and memorials? Pump up their ego by taking them to the Cuban American Friendship Urn. You’ll find it in Parking Lot A, under the overpass of 395, a mere blocks away from the Jefferson Memorial. Don’t worry, a real Cuban will not be deflated by its location, but may ask you to crop out the line of parked cars in the background.

Brief History

The United States became involved in Cuba’s struggle for independence from Spain after the U.S.S. Maine exploded in Havana Harbor. American troops, including the Rough Riders, a volunteer cavalry regiment led by Theodore Roosevelt, helped win the decisive Battle of San Juan Hill.

Inscription

EL RECUERDO DEL “MAINE” TENDRA ETERNA DURACION
DURANTE LOS SIGLOS LOS LAZOS DE LA AMISTAD ENTRA LA TIERRA DE CUBA
Y LA TIERRA DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS DE NORTE AMERICA