Most Americans, especially Democrats, approve of the U.S.’ restored relations with Cuba – a process further solidified Friday when Secretary of State John Kerry presided over the raising of the American flag at the newly reopened U.S. Embassy in Havana.

According to the Pew Research Center, however, Americans are less confident that Cuba will move toward a democratic form of government, which Kerry stressed as an important shift in his speech during the ceremony.

"We remain convinced the people of Cuba would be best served by a genuine democracy, where people are free to choose their leaders, express their ideas, practice their faith," Kerry said.

Seventy-three percent of Americans are in favor of re-established relations between the two countries, which is impressive considering that just five years ago, not even 30 percent of Americans had a favorable opinion of Cuba, according to Gallup polling.

From the beginning of this year to July, though, Americans’ support of a renewed relationship has risen by 10 percentage points, Pew said.

