Fine Art Print : Guantanamo Bay, Cuba - Commanders Hill
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Guantanamo Bay, Cuba - Commanders Hill
Commanders Hill Naval Station - Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The United States assumed territorial control over Guantanamo Bay under the 1903 Cuban-American Treaty, which granted the United States a perpetual lease of the area. The Guantanamo Bay Naval Base was used to house Cuban and Haitian refugees from the 1970s onwards and following the commencement of the war in Afghanistan in October 2001, 775 detainees have been brought to Guantanamo from the conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq, 420 being released without charge. The legal status and physical condition of detainees at Guantanamo has been heavily criticised by human rights bodies worldwide
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Commanders Control Cuba Cuban Guantanamo Territorial Treaty Base
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich history and intrigue of Guantanamo Bay, Cuba with this stunning Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the Commanders Hill Naval Station. This evocative image, Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the unique beauty and significance of this historic site, where the United States assumed territorial control under the 1903 Cuban-American Treaty. Bring the history and culture of Guantanamo Bay into your home or office with this beautifully printed and expertly framed work of art.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 30.8cm (21" x 12.1")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: Commanders Hill, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba: A Controversial Military Outpost with a Complex History Commanders Hill, located in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, stands as a significant historical and political landmark. The hill, part of the larger Guantanamo Bay Naval Station, has been under United States territorial control since 1903, following the signing of the Cuban-American Treaty. The treaty granted the United States a perpetual lease of the area, which includes the bay and surrounding land. The hill has served various purposes over the decades. In the 1970s, it became a temporary shelter for Cuban and Haitian refugees. Following the commencement of the war in Afghanistan in October 2001, the hill gained international attention as a detention facility for individuals suspected of having ties to terrorism. The United States brought 775 detainees to Guantanamo from the conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq, with 420 of these individuals being released without charge. The legal status and physical condition of the detainees at Guantanamo Bay have been subject to intense criticism from human rights bodies worldwide. The detention center's existence and practices have sparked debates about human rights, international law, and the role of the United States in global affairs. Commanders Hill, with its rich history and complex associations, offers a glimpse into the intricacies of international relations, military history, and human rights issues. This photograph captures the hill's strategic location, with the turquoise waters of Guantanamo Bay stretching out in the background and the United States flag proudly flying atop the hill. The image serves as a reminder of the ongoing debates and controversies surrounding this controversial military outpost.
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