On January 1, 1959, Cuba’s military dictator Fulgencio Batista fled the country and the rebels, led by Che Guevara and Fidel Castro, celebrated in Havana, ending the Cuban Revolution. Death toll ...
The Cuban Revolution began in July 1953 when Fidel Castro and his followers led a revolt against President Fulgencio Batista. Batista as a leader was more of a dictator and life in Cuba was not ...
Although Castro's assault failed, it earned him recognition as a leader of the opposition against Cuban dictator Fulgencio Batista. On March 10, 1952, Cubans had awakened to the news that ...
maps that were used for navigation during the war and bullet holes from an attempted assassination of Fulgencio Batista, which is located in the building's main stairway. There are also areas ...
In 1950s, Cuba was being led under the corrupt and oppressive military dictatorship of Fulgencio Batista. However he supported US interests on the island and hence, Washington supported him.
Cuban revolutionaries, including Fidel Castro (far left) and Che Guevara (center), in Havana in 1960. Photo via Wikimedia Commons. By signing up, you confirm that you are over the age of 16 and ...
Students in Cuba will today re-enact the traditional March of the Torches to pay homage to the National Hero José Martí, on ...