Welcome to Al Jazeera America. Im barbara serra. We begin tonight in havana. The Obama Administration has taken the historic step of removing cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism. The Reagan Administration put cuba on that list in 1982. President obama paid a visit to a symbolic shrine in miami. And secretary of state john kerry officially changed cubas status. This goes an away from democratic and possible economic ties between u. S. And cuba. We go to havana where cubans are welcoming the news. There is another obstacle removed. Its something that had to happen as far as the cubans were concerned. There would be no progress without cuba coming off the list. The sense of cautious optimism is here and excitement about the future as well. But a cautious optimism. Remember this is only an incremental step. If you were to lift the trade embargo, which is a decision by congress, which is way down the line you might see more of a reaction on the streets. But thats a long way aw