WPA - Demos - Cuban History Exhibit

Half a century ago, Fidel Castro started a revolution in Cuba that resulted in the communist regime still controlling the island country to this day. Take a look back at how the revolution came about and ramifications still felt by Cuba in the present day.

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	On July 26, 1953, Fidel Castro attacks Santiago's Moncada army barracks with a small band of rebels. It fails but the Cuban Revolution has begun. (no audio) Catalog ID: 459427
	After years of guerrilla warfare, Castro defeats the U.S.-backed dictator Fulgencio Batista in 1959. Cubans celebrate in the streets as Americans flee the country. Catalog ID: 311434
	With a communist country right on America's doorstep, the U.S.S.R. has reason to rejoice. See an excited Moscow crowd welcome Castro with open arms. Catalog ID: 311443
	The United States breaks off relations with Castro when it becomes apparent Cuba will remain a communist threat to America. Catalog ID: 311444
	Castro strikes down any opposition with an iron fist. Cuban refugees flee from their homeland to the southeast coast of the United States. Catalog ID: 87130
	The United States wants Castro ousted and replaced with a democratic government friendly to America. CIA-trained Cuban exiles try to overthrow the communists but fail in April 1961. The Bay of Pigs fiasco embarrasses the U.S. and strengthens Castro's power in Cuba. Catalog ID: 311438
	President Kennedy gives a televised speech about the missiles being placed in Cuba. He states that a blockade will be placed around Cuba to prevent any more weapons from reaching the island. Catalog ID: 282390
	In October 1962, Cuba becomes the world's focus as a blockade surrounds Cuba to stop military shipments. The United States and Soviet Union avoid a nuclear war as missiles placed in Cuba are removed. Catalog ID: 311390
	Communism creates many poor people and only a few rich. Cuba's poor live in shacks and squalor. The slums of Fangotta and Husillo are two examples. Catalog ID: 474714
	For an island country, Cuba likes to have wide open spaces in its cities. Havana has some beautiful courtyards for people to enjoy. Catalog ID: 474730
	One of most valued products Cuba makes is the cigar. People around the world prize it. Take a look at some footage from the Corona Cigar Factory. Catalog ID: 460508
	Even after fifty years, Cubans idolize Castro. These school children pump their fists in the air while yelling "Viva Cuba!" and "Viva Fidel!" at a school assembly. Catalog ID: 460538
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