Kentuckian tried to stake a claim on Cuba. It didn’t turn out well for him.

By: Berry Craig

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: March 30, 2026

Words: 811

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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Kentuckian William Logan Crittenden might be happy to hear that Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., wants President Donald Trump to “free” Cuba after he finishes “freeing” Iran.

Going on 175 years ago, the 28-year-old nephew of U.S. Attorney General John J. Crittenden (who also served as a Bluegrass State governor, congressman and U.S. senator) died trying to wrest Cuba from Spain. “The U.S. has always had designs on Cuba,” said Murray State University historian Brian …

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