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Cuba Gets a President
Fulgencio Batista made himself the president of Cuba. -
Castro is Released from Prison
After being put in prison for his actions, Fidel is released by President Batista. Fidel Castro and his brother go to Mexico. -
The Castro Brothers Meet Che Guevara
The Castro brothers met Che Guevara in Mexico. He helped them to continue their crime. -
They Return to Cuba
The Castro brothers took Che Guevara and 80 other rebellions on a boat. They returned to Cuba. -
Their First Victory
When they arrived in Cuba, they quickly took over an army outpost on the coast. This victory helped them to recruit new members in their rebellion group. -
The Revolutionary Movement Catches On
More people joined Fidel Castro's side as the year moved on, and College students raided and protested in the presidential palace. -
The President Takes a Stand
President Batista sent an army of 10,000 men to fight against Fidel Castro. Castro's small army defeated Batista's larger one. -
Castro's Forces Advance
Fidel Castro leads his troops into Havana, and the president flees the city. -
A New Government is Set up
The rebel leader Fidel Castro became the Prime Minister -
Castro Visits The U.S.
The people in America greeted Castro like a hero, but some were nervous around him because they had heard he was a communist. They later learn they were right.
