Gov. Ron DeSantis and other top state and local government officials on Friday commemorated "Victims of Communism Day" at the historic Freedom Tower in downtown Miami.

The building once served as a processing center in the 1960s and ’70s for Cuban refugees who sought political asylum from the Cuban dictator Fidel Castro and his regime.

"We remember those who demonstrated courage, made sacrifices and endured hardship while fighting for freedom and against communism," DeSantis said. "We must ensure the students learn the lessons of history, recognize he destructiveness of Marxism —Leninism, and appreciate the founding principles of the American republic."

" We have people in this room who have firsthand experience with communism," said DeSantis.

DeSantis touted the newly-established Inst

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