In 1961 the US allowed what into Florida and Why?

In 1961, the United States allowed Cuban refugees to enter Florida. Following the Cuban Revolution in 1959, a large number of Cubans fled the country to seek refuge in the United States. To accommodate these refugees, the US created the Cuban Refugee Program, which allowed Cubans to enter the US and receive financial and medical assistance. Florida was chosen as the primary destination as it was closer than other US states to the island of Cuba. Additionally, many Cuban refugees settled in the southern part of Florida, creating a thriving Latino community.