Happy birthday! Raúl Castro turns 94 today
- By Lori Macatee
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Cuban president Raúl Castro is celebrating his 94th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed politicians of his generation.
Popular politician Raúl Castro has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 94th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.
Castro, a cultural icon
Born in Birán on June 3, 1931, Raúl Castro's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Cuban history. Castro's not just a great politician, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Raúl hasn't done.
And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Raúl Castro as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 94.
Happy Birthday, Raúl, you're the best!
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President of Cuba (2008 - Today)
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