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Leonard Wood and Cuba Governorship Era
A profile of Leonard Wood born in 1860 and rising from Rough Riders commander to Military Governor of Santiago and then Governor-General of Cuba. The piece details his mission to establish republican institutions, train officials, and prepare Cuba for self government, while noting his later presidential prospects and immigration views.
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