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Cuba remembers Castro

Updated 2:58 PM EST, Sun December 4, 2016
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Workers place a plaque with the word "Fidel" on the tomb holding the remains of former Cuban President Fidel Castro in the Cementerio Santa Ifigenia where he was buried, Sunday, December 4, in Santiago de Cuba. Cubans <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F11%2F27%2Fworld%2Ffidel-castro-funeral-reaction%2F" target="_blank">are honoring his life</a> this week.
Workers place a plaque with the word "Fidel" on the tomb holding the remains of former Cuban President Fidel Castro in the Cementerio Santa Ifigenia where he was buried, Sunday, December 4, in Santiago de Cuba. Cubans are honoring his life this week.
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A Cuban government supporter cries during Castro's funeral on December 4.
A Cuban government supporter cries during Castro's funeral on December 4.
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Fidel Castro's funeral in Santiago de Cuba on December 4.
Fidel Castro's funeral in Santiago de Cuba on December 4.
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Fidel Castro's ashes pass on the streets going to the cemetery in Santiago de Cuba on December 4.
Fidel Castro's ashes pass on the streets going to the cemetery in Santiago de Cuba on December 4.
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Cuban government supporters chant for Fidel Castro near the entrance of the cemetery on December 4.
Cuban government supporters chant for Fidel Castro near the entrance of the cemetery on December 4.
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Cuban government supporters chant for Fidel Castro near the entrance of the cemetery on December 4.
Cuban government supporters chant for Fidel Castro near the entrance of the cemetery on December 4.
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The ashes of the former Cuban leader pass below an iconic revolutionary banner as the cortège makes the final movement to the cemetery on December 4.
The ashes of the former Cuban leader pass below an iconic revolutionary banner as the cortège makes the final movement to the cemetery on December 4.
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Cubans await for the passage of the urn containing the ashes of Fidel Castro on December 4.
Cubans await for the passage of the urn containing the ashes of Fidel Castro on December 4.
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Cubans await the passage of Castro's ashes from Revolution Square in Santiago, Cuba on December 4.
Cubans await the passage of Castro's ashes from Revolution Square in Santiago, Cuba on December 4.
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Cubans wait on the side of the road for the caravan carrying the ashes on December 3.
Cubans wait on the side of the road for the caravan carrying the ashes on December 3.
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A man on horseback Saturday, December 3, waits on the side of the road for the caravan carrying the ashes of former Cuban President Fidel Castro, who died at age 90 on November 25.
A man on horseback Saturday, December 3, waits on the side of the road for the caravan carrying the ashes of former Cuban President Fidel Castro, who died at age 90 on November 25.
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Cubans see the ashes of Fidel Castro being carried by a special convoy through the city of Holguin on Saturday, December 3.
Cubans see the ashes of Fidel Castro being carried by a special convoy through the city of Holguin on Saturday, December 3.
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A soldier reacts after the ashes of longtime Cuban leader Fidel Castro passed through Santa Clara, Cuba, on Thursday, December 1.
A soldier reacts after the ashes of longtime Cuban leader Fidel Castro passed through Santa Clara, Cuba, on Thursday, December 1.
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People watch from a rooftop as Castro's remains pass by in Santa Clara on December 1. Castro's ashes are on a four-day journey from Havana to Santiago de Cuba.
People watch from a rooftop as Castro's remains pass by in Santa Clara on December 1. Castro's ashes are on a four-day journey from Havana to Santiago de Cuba.
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The trailer of a military jeep carries the flag-draped coffin containing Castro's ashes.
The trailer of a military jeep carries the flag-draped coffin containing Castro's ashes.
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A car adorned with messages to Castro sits parked on a street in La Esperanza, Cuba, on Wednesday, November 30.
A car adorned with messages to Castro sits parked on a street in La Esperanza, Cuba, on Wednesday, November 30.
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Castro's ashes are driven through Revolution Square in Havana on November 30.
Castro's ashes are driven through Revolution Square in Havana on November 30.
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People line up to pay their final respects at a Castro memorial in Santa Clara on November 30. The theater marquee reads "Thank you Fidel" in Spanish.
People line up to pay their final respects at a Castro memorial in Santa Clara on November 30. The theater marquee reads "Thank you Fidel" in Spanish.
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Schoolchildren react as a helicopter passes overhead in Cardenas, Cuba, on November 30.
Schoolchildren react as a helicopter passes overhead in Cardenas, Cuba, on November 30.
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Women comfort one another after watching Castro's remains pass by in Havana on November 30.
Women comfort one another after watching Castro's remains pass by in Havana on November 30.
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Ministry of Interior troops hold a Cuban flag as they wait for the military caravan transporting Castro's remains on November 30.
Ministry of Interior troops hold a Cuban flag as they wait for the military caravan transporting Castro's remains on November 30.
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A girl in Havana holds a sign that reads "I am Cuba. I am Fidel. I am revolution" on Tuesday, November 29.
A girl in Havana holds a sign that reads "I am Cuba. I am Fidel. I am revolution" on Tuesday, November 29.
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People in Havana participate in a massive rally at Revolution Square on November 29.
People in Havana participate in a massive rally at Revolution Square on November 29.
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Cuban President Raul Castro, left, Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega, center, and Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa, far right, take part in the Revolution Square rally on November 29.
Cuban President Raul Castro, left, Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega, center, and Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa, far right, take part in the Revolution Square rally on November 29.
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Navy cadets join the crowd during the rally on November 29.
Navy cadets join the crowd during the rally on November 29.
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Laurenso, an 80-year-old army veteran, pays his respects in Revolution Square on November 29.
Laurenso, an 80-year-old army veteran, pays his respects in Revolution Square on November 29.
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A woman stretches her hand toward a picture of Castro at a memorial in Guanabacoa, on the outskirts of Havana, on November 29.
A woman stretches her hand toward a picture of Castro at a memorial in Guanabacoa, on the outskirts of Havana, on November 29.
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An honor guard fires a 21-gun salute to mark the start of services paying tribute to Castro in Havana on Monday, November 28.
An honor guard fires a 21-gun salute to mark the start of services paying tribute to Castro in Havana on Monday, November 28.
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People gather at Revolution Square to pay tribute to Castro on Monday, November 28.
People gather at Revolution Square to pay tribute to Castro on Monday, November 28.
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A man in Havana pays tribute to Castro on November 28.
A man in Havana pays tribute to Castro on November 28.
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Thousands wait in line at Revolution Square on November 28.
Thousands wait in line at Revolution Square on November 28.
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Cubans hold photos of Castro as they wait to pay their respects at Revolution Square on November 28.
Cubans hold photos of Castro as they wait to pay their respects at Revolution Square on November 28.
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People pay their last respects to Castro in Revolution Square.
People pay their last respects to Castro in Revolution Square.
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Cuban soldiers march near Revolution Square on November 28.
Cuban soldiers march near Revolution Square on November 28.
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A woman dries her tears as she waits to pay her respects in Havana on November 28.
A woman dries her tears as she waits to pay her respects in Havana on November 28.
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Alejandro Castro Espin, son of Cuban President Raul Castro, offers his condolences to his cousin Antonio Castro Soto del Valle, right, at Revolution Square.
Alejandro Castro Espin, son of Cuban President Raul Castro, offers his condolences to his cousin Antonio Castro Soto del Valle, right, at Revolution Square.
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Students sign a book of condolences and a loyalty oath for Fidel Castro at a community center in Havana on November 28.
Students sign a book of condolences and a loyalty oath for Fidel Castro at a community center in Havana on November 28.
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Workers hang a giant banner of a young Castro from the Cuban National Library in Havana on Sunday, November 27.
Workers hang a giant banner of a young Castro from the Cuban National Library in Havana on Sunday, November 27.
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