Richard And Jo Demeester's photos with the keyword: Ernesto Che Guevara

Three Peso Note

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Che graces the Cuban 3 peso note. This is the “Moneda Naciónal”, the local currency, as opposed to Convertible Pesos for foreigners.

“Always Towards Victory”

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Che looks over the Plaza de la Revolución in La Habana.

Towards Victory, Always!

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Santa Clara was where the revolutionary forces one a significant and decisive battle, with a 18 men under the leadership of Che Guevara taking a 22 car armoured train defended by 350 soldiers, in a battle lasting just 90 minutes. Che became synonymous with Santa Clara, and there are monuments and posters of him everywhere, much more-so than in the rest of Cuba. It is why his remains were eventually brought here, too.

Monument To Che

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When Che's remains were recovered from a secret grave beneath a Bolivian airstrip , they were placed in a crypt beneath this memorial. It is a very moving and beautiful memorial with an eternal flame. There is also a small museum with photos of Che from childhood to the last days of his life, as well as many personal effects.

The Ubiquitous Che

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Poster boy for propaganda everywhere. “Your example lives. Your ideas endure.”