In Pictures: Obama arrives in Cuba for historic visit

US President Barack Obama begins his extraordinary three-day vist to Cuba, ushering in a new chapter after decades of hostility. He is the first sitting American president to visit the island since Calvin Coolidge arrived on a battleship, 88 years ago.

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Mar 21, 2016, 09:30 AM

US President Barack Obama disembarking from Air Force One at the Jose Marti International Airport in Havana, Cuba, on March 20, 2016. He is accompanied by First Lady Michelle Obama and his daughters Malia (back left) and Sasha (back right). PHOTO: EPA

US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama waving goodbye before their flight to Cuba. PHOTO: EPA

US President Barack Obama (right) and his wife Michelle taking their first steps on Cuban soil after arriving at Havana's international airport for a three-day trip. PHOTO: REUTERS

US President Barack Obama waves upon his arrival at Jose Marti international airport in Havana on March 20, 2016. PHOTO: AFP

US President Barack Obama (centre) shakes hands with Cuba's foreign minister Bruno Rodriguez as Obama and his family arrived at Havana's international airport. PHOTO: REUTERS

Air Force One carrying US President Barack Obama and his family flies over a Havana neighbourhood. PHOTO: REUTERS

US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle speaking to US Embassy staff at a Havana hotel. PHOTO: REUTERS

A Cuban posing for a photo next to a sign with the images of Cuban and US Presidents Raul Castro and Barack Obama. PHOTO: AFP

A Cuban kissing the United States flag in Havana. PHOTO: EPA

Cubans watching a broadcast of US President Barack Obama's arrival in Havana. PHOTO: EPA

People awaiting the arrival of US President Barack Obama beside the US embassy in Havana. PHOTO: REUTERS

Ms Marcia Espinosa, 55, watching a local TV news segment on US President Barack Obama at her home in Havana. PHOTO: REUTERS

US President Barack Obama (fourth from left), his wife Michelle (third from left), and their daughters Malia (fifth from left) and Sasha (second from left), on a guided tour of Old Havana. PHOTO: REUTERS

US President Barack Obama standing near a portrait of Abraham Lincoln as he is guided around Old Havana. PHOTO: REUTERS

US President Barack Obama visiting Old Havana with his family at the start of his three-day visit to Cuba. PHOTO: REUTERS

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