The Great Cuban Leader "Fidel Castro"
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Men do not shape destiny. Destiny
produces the man for the hour.
Fidel Castro
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Fidel Castro
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Introduction
His full name is Fidel Alejandro Vittore Castro Ruz. Borned August 13, 1926
At a sugar plantation in Birn, nearMayar, in themodern-day Holguin
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Early Life
Un common child
Spent many years in private Catholic boarding schools
Had interest in sports
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Adversity
Castros father left his family when he was just 15 years oldas a result he faced many challenges early in his life.
Castro rose in many foster homes away from his fathers
house. Due to separation of their parents there were no bread winner
in the house and as a result he faced financial problems.
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Family Background
His father Angel Castro first married with, Lina Ruz
Gonzlez and then married to another woman,
Maria Luisa Argota.
He was the third child born tongel Castro y Argiz,
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Political Beginnings
Entered law school at the University of Havana.
1950 he graduated from law school with a Doctor of Laws degree.
Stood against anti university gangs
Started participating in university elections
Decision for revolution
Castro spoke against the United States.
Castro joined an anti-American demonstration trip to Bogot, Colombia
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26th of July Movement
Overthrew the Fulgencio Batista government inCuba.
He made his famous statement that "we arefighting to do away with dictatorship in Cubaand to establish the foundations of genuinerepresentative government" and promised to"prepare and conduct truly honest generalelections within twelve months" aftersuccess.
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Attack on Moncada Barracks
Castro captured with some of his fellows. Delivered famous speech during his trial
History will Absorb Me Assassination attempts CIA made 638 attempts for his assassination. His famous quote about this is
I'm really happy to reach 80. I never expected it, notleast having a neighbor - the greatest power in theworld- trying to kill me every day."
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Public image
Large crowd of people gathered to cheer at
Castro's flaming speeches, which typically lasted
for hours. His famous quote about revolution
A revolution is not a bed of roses. A
revolution is a struggle between the future
and the past.
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He had firm believe on unity, according to him
I began revolution with 82 men. If I had to do it again, I
do it with 10 or 15 and absolute faith. It does not matterhow small you are if you have faith and plan of action.
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Health Problems
Bleeding cause by chronic diverticulitis.
The Cuban people will always pray for their leader