John Kerry makes a historic visit to Cuba

Secretary of State John F. Kerry, center, stands with other dignitaries Aug. 14 as Marines raise the U.S. flag over the newly reopened American Embassy in Havana.

A crowd watches as the U.S. flag is raised over the newly reopened American Embassy building in Havana during Secretary of State John F. Kerry’s visit on Aug. 14.

Secretary of State John F. Kerry arrives Aug. 14 at the newly reopened U.S. Embassy building in Havana.

Secretary of State John F. Kerry delivers a speech at the newly reopened U.S. Embassy in Havana on Aug. 14.

Secretary of State John F. Kerry, left, and other dignitaries watch the raising of the U.S. flag over the newly reopened American Embassy in Havana on Aug. 14.

Secretary of State John F. Kerry applauds during the raising of the U.S. flag over the newly reopened American Embassy in Havana on Aug. 14.

Secretary of State John F. Kerry greets three now-retired Marines who lowered the U.S. flag at the closing of the American Embassy in Cuba in 1961, and who returned Aug. 14 to watch the Stars and Stripes be raised again at the newly opened embassy in Havana.

Secretary of State John F. Kerry arrives Aug. 14 at Jose Marti International Airport in Havana.