“Marti, he shouldn't have died Ay, his death! If Martí hadn't died he would sing another list, the homeland would be safe and Cuba would be happy. Marti shouldn't have died! Yes, he's dying!' (Krauz 20). This song originally from the streets of Havana was a mourning song for Jose Marti. Jose Marti is widely considered one of the founders of the Cuban nation as it is known today. Jose Martí had a strong sense of nationalism for Cubans as a whole. His views lead many people of different races, ethnicities and politics to gain a strong sense of pride and passion for their nation of Cuba. Jose Marti's role in Cuba and Latin America has led too many people to follow his beliefs in similar and contrasting ways. Jose Marti'sIn Cuba many citizens have a strong sense of nationalism. Jose Marti had a strong impact on nationalism in Cuban society. He states, “If the republic does not open its arms to all and move forward for the benefit of all, the republic will die” (Krauze 17). This statement shows how Marti believed that every Cuban was equal and that regardless of race or ethnicity, they would all be together in their future republic. This shows how Marti believed that all Cubans were united and this strengthens their nationalism. His push for independence from Spain shows that he believed Cubans were strong enough to become a strong, connected country, independent of any outside influence. Marti's belief that all people living in Cuba are Cuban plays an important role in Cuba's fight for independence. Whether they are black, Spanish, indigenous or white, they are all Cuban and should be free from the control of others. This idea of ​​nationalism laid the foundation for what is modern today. This statement made by Marti shows his vision that racial divisions will not exist in Cuban society. He believed that they were all Cuban and should accept each other as such. This view is seen because all Cubans were fighting for freedom from Spanish control, so they could be a free Cuba. This view would later be seen when attempting to free themselves from the influence of the United States of America. Jose Marti believed that Cubans were all united no matter what race, ethnicity, or political beliefs they had and that racism was a way for the Spanish to divide and rule Cubans. Cubans interpreted it with a strong sense of nationalism. They believed they deserved to be free and that being Cuban was the best thing in the world. This led too many of them to band together to fight any outside country's control over them, as seen with Spain and the United States of America. Jose Marti's writings and his thoughts on race lead many to feel a much stronger connection to each other and to dislike Creoles and Peninsulars who are disconnected from the land. All this leads Cubans to feel a very strong sense of nationality towards their homeland