Cuban Revolution

July 26, 1953 – January 1, 1959

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Cuban Revolution

Armed revolt led by Fidel Castro's 26th of July Movement that overthrew the dictator Fulgencio Batista. Castro's government later aligned with the Soviet Union.

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Fidel Castro Leader of the 26th of July Movement, Led the revolt and took power · 1926–2016 Fulgencio Batista President of Cuba, Overthrown; fled on 1 January 1959 · 1901–1973 Che Guevara Guerrilla commander, Won the Battle of Santa Clara · 1928–1967

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