Castro Ailing: Raul Hurries Home

Clip: 363501_1_1

Year Shot: 1960 (Actual Year)

Audio: Yes

Video: B/W

Tape Master: 1674

Original Film: 033-062-03

HD: N/A

Location: Cuba and Moscow, Russia

Timecode: 00:33:57 - 00:34:55

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Fidel Castro, ordered by doctors to take a complete rest from his activities as leader of Cuba's revolutionary government, temporarily steps out of the spotlight. He's shown in one of his last public appearances at the celebration of his movement's 7th anniversary. Brother Raul Castro, Fidel's heir apparent, is shown receiving a red carpet reception in Moscow, from which he hastened back to Cuba. Parade in Cuba, men march with flag, women parade. Cuba's army and citizens in a walking parade. MS - Fidel Castro standing on a podium. MS - Castrol's brother Raul on a podium in Moscow, Russia. CUS - Soviet audience applauding. MCUS - Raul hugs some Soviet woman.