Day Three in Photos: ¡Pleibol!

Ben Rhodes
3 min readMar 23, 2016

During his last day in Cuba, President Obama addressed the Cuban people at the El Gran Teatro de Havana. The most important thing that the President wanted to do in Cuba is engage the Cuban people.

The speech — which was broadcast live on Cuban television and radio — was his opportunity to share his vision for the future directly with the Cuban people. You can catch the highlights here.

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From El Gran Teatro, the President then met with Cuban civil society and human rights advocates, so he could hear directly from them about their work and experiences.

He rounded out the day by catching the first Major League Baseball exhibition game in Havana since 1999. The Tampa Bay Rays pulled out the win against the Cuban National team, but the historic moment was enjoyed by all who attended — including President Castro, Derek Jeter, Jackie Robinson’s wife Rachel Robinson, and the First Family.Check it out:

As always, Chief White House Photographer Pete Souza and his team were there to capture the highlights of the historic visit.

Here’s a look at the First Family’s last day in Cuba.

President Barack Obama waves after delivering remarks to the people of Cuba at the Gran Teatro de La Habana Alicia Alonso in Havana, Cuba, March 22, 2016.
(Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
President Barack Obama delivers remarks to the people of Cuba at the Gran Teatro de La Habana Alicia Alonso in Havana, Cuba, March 22, 2016. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)
President Barack Obama delivers remarks to the press prior to a meeting with civil society members at the U.S. Embassy in Havana, Cuba, March 22, 2016. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)
President Barack Obama in Havana, Cuba, March 22, 2016.
(Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
Fans react during an exhibition baseball game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Cuban National Team at the Estadio Latinoamericano in Havana, Cuba, March 22, 2016. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)
President Barack Obama shakes hands with members of the Tampa Bay Rays before their exhibition baseball game with the Cuban National Team at the Estadio Latinoamericano in Havana, Cuba, March 22, 2016. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)
President Barack Obama and President Raul Castro of Cuba participate in “the wave” along with First Lady Michelle Obama and the First Family during an exhibition baseball game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Cuban National Team at the Estadio Latinoamericano in Havana, Cuba, March 22, 2016.
(Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
President Barack Obama and President Raul Castro talk with Rachel Robinson, widow of baseball player Jackie Robinson, during an exhibition baseball game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Cuban National Team at the Estadio Latinoamericano in Havana, Cuba, March 22, 2016. Jackie Robinson played in this stadium before he entered the major leagues.
(Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
President Barack Obama and President Raul Castro of Cuba applaud a run by the Tampa Bay Rays during an exhibition baseball game between the Rays and the Cuban National Team at the Estadio Latinoamericano in Havana, Cuba, March 22, 2016.
(Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
Fans react during an exhibition baseball game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Cuban National Team at the Estadio Latinoamericano in Havana, Cuba, March 22, 2016. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)
First Lady Michelle Obama talks with artists after touring Taller De Grafica in Havana, Cuba on March 22, 2016. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon)
Bystanders wave at First Lady Michelle Obama as she departs Taller De Grafica in Havana, Cuba on March 22, 2016. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon)
Bystanders in a building nearby try to get a glimpse of First Lady Michelle Obama, Sasha and Malia Obama and Mrs. Robinson following a tree planting ceremony at the Embassy in Havana, Cuba on March 22, 2016. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon)
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama wave from Air Force One at Jose Marti International Airport prior to departure from Havana, Cuba en route to Buenos Aires, Argentina, March 22, 2016. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

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Ben Rhodes

White House Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications & Speechwriting. Notes may be archived: http://wh.gov/privacy.