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Fidel Castro and his army of revolutionaries attack Moncada Barracks in Santiago de Cuba, initiating the Cuban revolution, in attempt to overthrow current ruler Fulgencio Batista.
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Fidel Castro makes his famous "History Will Absolve Me" speech, defending and justifying his attack on the Mondcada Barracks.
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Castro is released from prison, and moves to Mexico with his brother.
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Castro, his brothers, and followers return to Cuba with the intention of overthrowing Batista.
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In 1959, a new Cuban government is established under the rule of Fidel Castro
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Castro and rebels drive Batista out, Castro is now prime minister.
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Cuban Missisle Crisis: Castro allows USSR to deploy missiles or fear of U.S. attacks
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Castro elected president
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Millions of Cuban's start to flee to the United States
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Cuba signs and agreement with the U.S., allowing 20,000 Cubans into America a year in exhancge for halting the exodus for refugess.
