Bay of Pigs Monument

The Bay of Pigs Monument stands in Little Havana, Miami, as a tribute to those who died in the Bay of Pigs Invasion. The names of the fallen are engraved on its surface, and an eternal flame burns at the top. It was dedicated on April 17, 1971, in a ceremony attended by hundreds of Cuban exiles, Miami Mayor David T. Kennedy, and then-Senator Lawton Chiles, with President Richard Nixon sending his best wishes. Visitors can come to honor the memory of the invasion's victims and reflect on this chapter of Cuban-American history. The monument's eternal flame and engraved names provide a solemn point of contemplation. It is an outdoor site ideal for those interested in historical landmarks and the Cuban exile community's heritage.