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Cuba in the Cold War .

  • Cuba in the Cold War .

    Cuba in the Cold War .
    After a six-year long revolution President Fulgencio Batista flees Cuba and Fidel Castro assumes power after proclaiming victory in Santiago.
  • Cuba in the Cold War

    Cuba in the Cold War
    Cuba declares Castro to be the new premier and president.
  • Cuba in the Cold War

    Cuba in the Cold War
    The Soviet Union and Cuba establish diplomatic relations.
  • Cuba in the Cold War .

    Cuba in the Cold War .
    The Soviet Union agrees to buy sugar previously destined for the U.S. market.
  • Cuba in the Cold War .

    Cuba in the Cold War .
    The U.S. plans to assassinate Fidel Castro by poisoning a box of Castro's favorite cigars.
  • Cuba in the Cold War .

    Cuba in the Cold War .
    U.S. Jupiter missiles in Turkey become operational.
  • Cuba in the Cold War .

    Cuba in the Cold War .
    The United States removes its nuclear missiles from Turkey
  • Cuba in the Cold War .

    Cuba in the Cold War .
    Inspector General's Report on plots to assassinate Fidel Castro is written.