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IN 1947 Fidel joined an abortive attempt by dominican exiles and cubans to invade the Dom. Repub. and overthrow Gen.
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In march 1953 former Cuban president Gen, overthrew the government of president.
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Fidel led 160 men in an attack against Moncada military barracks.
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Castro took effective political power into his own hands.
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The Soviets secretly stationed ballistic missles in cuba that could hit the U.S.A.
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Castro handed over his provisional power in july 2006.
