Fidel Castro, Cuban revolutionary leader, c1956-1965. Artist: Unknown
Title

Fidel Castro, Cuban revolutionary leader, c1956-1965. Artist: Unknown

Caption

Fidel Castro, Cuban revolutionary leader, c1956-1965. Castro (1926-) became ruler of Cuba in 1959 after leading the armed revolution that overthrew the dictatorship of Fulgencio Batista. He transformed Cuba into a one-party Communist State, remaining its leader until stepping down in February 2008 due to ill health. He was replaced as President by his younger brother, Raul.

Date

1949

Credit line

Photo12/Heritage Images/Keystone Archives

Reference

HRM19D60_256

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