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Castro's Unlikely Revolution | Salt Lake City News
On July 26, 1953, Fidel Castro’s failed raid on a Cuban army barracks sparked a revolution that would reshape his nation and the world. What began as a small act of defiance against dictator Fulgencio Batista grew into a six-year struggle, culminating in Castro’s rise to power. His decades-long standoff with the U.S., including tense Cold War standoffs like the Bay of Pigs and Cuban Missile Crisis, cemented his global legacy. While Cuba celebrates him as a liberator, the reality of his rule remains contested. Defiant until his death in 2016, Castro’s influence endures — inspiring movements…
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