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The United States and the Cuban Revolution, 1958-1960
written by Abraham F. Lowenthal, 1941- and Pamela K. Starr, fl. 1988, in Institute for the Study of Diplomacy Case Study Program, Case 125 (District of Columbia: Georgetown University. School of Foreign Service. Institute for the Study of Diplomacy, 1988), 26 page(s)
The recurrent rise of revolutionary movements in Latin America has long posed a difficult problem for those who formulate U.S. foreign policy: How can U.S. interests be best protected when radical movements threaten to end its historic domination of its “sphere of influence?” This case study of Washington’s...
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written by Abraham F. Lowenthal, 1941- and Pamela K. Starr, fl. 1988, in Institute for the Study of Diplomacy Case Study Program, Case 125 (District of Columbia: Georgetown University. School of Foreign Service. Institute for the Study of Diplomacy, 1988), 26 page(s)
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The recurrent rise of revolutionary movements in Latin America has long posed a difficult problem for those who formulate U.S. foreign policy: How can U.S. interests be best protected when radical movements threaten to end its historic domination of its “sphere of influence?” This case study of Washington’s response as Fidel Castro moved to seize power in Havana looks at conflicting perceptions and objectives with regard to Cuba, and the de...
The recurrent rise of revolutionary movements in Latin America has long posed a difficult problem for those who formulate U.S. foreign policy: How can U.S. interests be best protected when radical movements threaten to end its historic domination of its “sphere of influence?” This case study of Washington’s response as Fidel Castro moved to seize power in Havana looks at conflicting perceptions and objectives with regard to Cuba, and the degree to which U.S. policy was affected by the level of government from which particular decisions came.
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Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Case study
Author / Creator
Abraham F. Lowenthal, 1941-, Pamela K. Starr, fl. 1988
Date Published / Released
1988
Publisher
Georgetown University. School of Foreign Service. Institute for the Study of Diplomacy
Series
Institute for the Study of Diplomacy Case Study Program
Person Discussed
Richard Milhous Nixon, 1913-1994, Fulgencio Batista, 1901-1973, Fidel Castro, 1926-2016
Topic / Theme
Cuban Revolution and Fidel Castro Regime, 1953-2011, Communism, Government policy, International relations, Cuban War of Independence, 1895-1898, Cuban Revolution, 1956-1959, Politics & Policy, Cubans, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Copyright © 1988 The Institute for the Study of Diplomacy
Organization Discussed
26th of July Movement
Organization
The Institute for the Study of Diplomacy, 26th of July Movement, Georgetown University. School of Foreign Service. Institute for the Study of Diplomacy
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Main Event, 17, 1959
produced by World Wide Entertainment, in Main Event, 17 (Geelong, Victoria: World Wide Entertainment), 5 mins
In 1959 Fidel Castro overthrew Cuban dictator Baptiste to become prime minister of embattled Cuba. The country remained under Castro's control for nearly half a century. On January 8, Castro's army rolled victoriously into Havana, amid crowds of jubilant supporters, and eight days later was sworn in as Prime Minis...
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produced by World Wide Entertainment, in Main Event, 17 (Geelong, Victoria: World Wide Entertainment), 5 mins
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In 1959 Fidel Castro overthrew Cuban dictator Baptiste to become prime minister of embattled Cuba. The country remained under Castro's control for nearly half a century. On January 8, Castro's army rolled victoriously into Havana, amid crowds of jubilant supporters, and eight days later was sworn in as Prime Minister. Castro's political beginnings were in Havana where he offered legal advice to poor Cubans. At the age of 25 he ran for parliament,...
In 1959 Fidel Castro overthrew Cuban dictator Baptiste to become prime minister of embattled Cuba. The country remained under Castro's control for nearly half a century. On January 8, Castro's army rolled victoriously into Havana, amid crowds of jubilant supporters, and eight days later was sworn in as Prime Minister. Castro's political beginnings were in Havana where he offered legal advice to poor Cubans. At the age of 25 he ran for parliament, but just before the election Baptiste took over and established a dictatorship.
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Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
World Wide Entertainment
Publisher
World Wide Entertainment
Series
Main Event
Person Discussed
Fulgencio Batista, 1901-1973, Felipe González Castro
Topic / Theme
Coup d'etat, Heads of state, International relations, Invasions, National government, Revolutionaries, Bay of Pigs Invasion, April 17, 1961, Cuban Missile Crisis, 1962, Cuban Revolution, 1956-1959, War and Violence, World History, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
Copyright © by World Wide Entertainment
Organization Discussed
26th of July Movement
Organization
26th of July Movement, World Wide Entertainment
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The Unsuspected Revolution: The Birth and Rise of Castroism
written by Mario Llerena, 1913-2006 (Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Press, 1978), 329 page(s)
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written by Mario Llerena, 1913-2006 (Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Press, 1978), 329 page(s)
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Book
Author / Creator
Mario Llerena, 1913-2006
Date Published / Released
1978
Publisher
Cornell University Press
Person Discussed
Fidel Castro, 1926-2016
Topic / Theme
Cuban Revolution and Fidel Castro Regime, 1953-2011, Cuban Revolution, 1956-1959, Politics & Policy, History, Cubans, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1978 Cornell University Press
Organization
Cornell University Press
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Organization Discussed:
26th of July Movement, Radical Liberation Movement, Cuba
Organization:
Cornell University Press, 26th of July Movement, Radical Liberation Movement, Cuba
Organization Discussed:
Columbia Broadcasting System, 26th of July Movement, New York Times
Organization:
Cornell University Press, Columbia Broadcasting System, 26th of July Movement, New York Times
Organization Discussed:
26th of July Movement
Organization:
Cornell University Press, 26th of July Movement
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