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Many people left Cuba after the Revolution.  They were mainly
members of the middle and upper classes who were being heavily
taxed by the government.  Almost all of the extremely wealthy
members of society fled, as they lost much of their property to
the new government.  Others who had sympathized with Batista
feared for their safety.  Nearly everyone who left Cuba came to
the United States, with many settling in Miami and other cities
in Florida.  Ever since, they have tried to overthrow Fidel
Castro, so that they can return to Cuba and recover their lost
fortunes.  The United States Government, as an enemy of the
Castro Government as well, had supported them in their early
activities.   These days, the political importance of Florida,
as well as the sway