Cuba
This collection contains materials about Cuba’s history
including the Cuban revolution, post-revolution, and international relations. Fulgencio
Batista was a major political figure in Cuba from 1933-1944 and dictator from
1952-1959. He exploited Cuban land and resources for U.S interests. The Cuban people
were unhappy with the abuse and political repression they faced on a daily
basis. A popular uprising by workers and peasants took place in 1953, which culminated
in an attack on the Moncada military base organized by Fidel and Raul Castro.
The attack was unsuccessful and Fidel was exiled to Mexico but this event
sparked the Cuban revolution. Fidel returned to Cuba in 1956 with Che Guevara
and a small guerilla force. Fidel and Che led the people in a rebellion against
the Batista regime and the government elite that controlled the people’s
resources and economic stability. Batista was successfully overthrown in 1959
and Fidel assumed power as the new leader of Cuba with the intent of building
the country around the people’s needs and distributing the wealth equally. Cuba
has been a great model and influence for other Latin American countries seeking
freedom from repressive conditions and US imperialism. Audio and paper documents
also include information on Cuba post-revolution, including its economy, health
system, and the nationalization of public services as well as U.S involvement
in Cuba starting after 1960.
Documents
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Che Guevara in New York - Radio Rebelde - Fidel Castro
Che Guevara in New York City 12/18/1963
Radio Rebelde (in Spanish) broadcast by radio Havana, Cuba in 1971 - towards the end is the first victory message by Fidel Castro over Radio Rebelde
A speech by Fidel Castro (date unknown)
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