Refers to the ascent of Fidel Castro as the leader of Cuba after successfully overthrowing Cuban dictator Fulgencio Batista in 1959.
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Communist Revolution: A revolution aimed at establishing a communist government where wealth is distributed equally among citizens.
Cold War: A period of political tension between the United States and Soviet Union from 1947 until 1991 characterized by military build-up, espionage activities, and ideological conflicts.
Bay of Pigs Invasion: An unsuccessful attempt by U.S.-backed Cuban exiles in April 1961 to overthrow Fidel Castro's government.