"This is a very
big deal, we are very much looking forward to it," said Ambassador Jeffrey
DeLaurentis, who heads the U.S. Embassy in Havana, in an exclusive interview
with CNN.
"This is obviously a unique environment. We have to make sure we
have enough cars, enough staff to be able to make the movements we need to,
even with a short visit. It's all hands on deck."
Martina Polt holds up the new seal for the
U.S. Embassy in Havana. It has been kept in a locked room in the basement.
Crowds are expected to
surround the United States' seaside diplomatic mission when Kerry unveils the
new U.S. Embassy sign and a Marine guard raises the flag.
Since July 20, when
diplomatic relations were officially restored, U.S. diplomats have been racing
to prepare for what they call the "S" -- or secretary visit.
That same day, Cubans
officials officially reopened their embassy in Washington and raised their
standard.CNN
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