U.S. and Cuba restore diplomatic ties, swap prisoners

Name: U.S. and Cuba restore diplomatic ties, swap prisoners
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Description: The United States will re-establish diplomatic relations with Cuba after more than 50 years of hostility and isolation. President Obama announced a rapprochement between the two countries, which includes expanding economic ties and easing some conditions of the travel ban. Cuban President Raul Castro welcomed the thaw while cautioning there is more to resolve. Judy Woodruff reports.

Clip: 12/17/2014 | 4m 48s

The United States will re-establish diplomatic relations with Cuba after more than 50 years of hostility and isolation. President Obama announced a rapprochement between the two countries, which includes expanding economic ties and easing some conditions of the travel ban. Cuban President Raul Castro welcomed the thaw while cautioning there is more to resolve. Judy Woodruff reports.

Aired: 12/17/14

Expired: 12/31/69

Rating: NR

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