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U.S. and Cuban relations 1952-1962
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Fidel Castro began his millitary campaign within Cuba by mounting an assault on Monacada Army Barracks.
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In cuba, rebels led by Fidel Castro hab begun to wear down the armed forces of pro-US dictator Fulgencio Batista in 1956-58
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Castro and 85 other invaded Batista's pro-American Cuba.
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In Cuba Castro comes to power. First of 1 million Cuban exiles go to US, concentrating in Miami
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CIA Chief Allen Dulles had approved "thorough consideration" of all possible ways to stop Castro including his 'elimination'.
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Training centers run by the CIA were established in southern Florida and in Guatemals.
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Alliance for Progress. inter-regional agreement funded by U.S. to modernize region, bring prosperity and counter the appeal of the Cuban revolution.
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This force landed at the 'Bay of Pigs', and were quickly captured by the Cuban armed forces (after some pitched battles).
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President Kennedy issued the permanent embargo on Feb. 7,1962 --- Right after ordering a shipment of 1200 cigars for himself.
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Cuban Missile Crisis. Kennedy on October 22 announced that there existed Soviet missiles in Cuba and demanded their removal while imposing an air sea blockade. Soviet missiles are withdrawn on condition that U.S. won't invade Cuba
