May 12, 2010

bay of pigs invasion. --

spanish name for the bay of pigs invasion? La Batalla de Giron

Bay of Pigs Invasion- Born in Holguin on August 26 1926 which is the place where Columbus first landed in Cuba. Joined the Partido Ortodoxo which called for a Social Reform and for INdependence and total freedom from the US. Formed an underground organization with his brother Raul and Mario Armas. On the 26th of July 1953 Castro attacked the Moncade Barracks more then sixty of the 135 militants. 26th of July Movement- The goal was to overthrow Fugencio Batista. They landed on December 2, 1956 most of the men were captured, killed, or desrepresed. Operation Verano was launched by Batista to crush Castro and other anti government people.

arranged by Dwight D. Eisenhower on Mar. 15. 1960 to he an amphibies attack. April 4th 1961 Kennedy approved of this. The Cuban Gov't knew from there Intellegence Network. Che Guevara said every Cuban people must become a Guerrila Army and learnto handle a firearm. Invasion day took place on Apr. 17, 1961. Five frogmen invade at midnight. Did not work, complete and utter failure

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON UNAMERICAN ACTIVITIES

CHAIRMAN--MARTIN DIES

PRESSURED WITNESSES TO SURRENDER NAMES

INVESTIGATION OF HOLLYWOOD..--FILMING-COMMUNISTS

PLANTING PROPAGANDA IN U.S. FILMS

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