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Hershey in Cuba

Between 1916 and 1937, Milton Hershey spent most winter months in Cuba overseeing sugar production, often traveling back and forth to Hershey to manage business at home.  Hershey's manner of doing business in Cuba differed sharply from most foreign businessmen who exploited the country and took their profits home with them. Milton Hershey provided comfortable housing, good schools, recreation and healthy living conditions for his Cuban workers.  His annual trips to Cuba ended when his age and declining health put an end to extended travel.

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