Fidel Castro - Revision history

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	Due to pressure from the populace, Castro was released in May of 1955. Following this, he founded the [[26th of July Movement\|26th of July Movement.]]<ref name=":0" />		Due to pressure from the populace, Castro was released in May of 1955. Following this, he founded the [[26th of July Movement\|26th of July Movement.]]<ref name=":0" />

	In July of 1955, Castro left the country for Mexico to start a resistance group. While in Mexico, he and many other future leaders of the Cuban Revolution, like Raúl Castro, ~~[[Ernesto Guevara\|~~Che Guevara]], [[Manuel Márquez]], [[Camilo Cienfuegos]], and [[Juan Almeida Bosque]], underwent training.<ref name=":0" />		In July of 1955, Castro left the country for Mexico to start a resistance group. While in Mexico, he and many other future leaders of the Cuban Revolution, like Raúl Castro, Che Guevara, [[Manuel Márquez]], [[Camilo Cienfuegos]], and [[Juan Almeida Bosque]], underwent training.<ref name=":0" />

	Fidel Castro traveled to the [[United States of America]] during this time period and gathered support for his revolution in cities like Bridgeport, Miami, [[New York City]], Philadelphia, Tampa, and Union City.<ref name=":0" />		Fidel Castro traveled to the [[United States of America]] during this time period and gathered support for his revolution in cities like Bridgeport, Miami, [[New York City]], Philadelphia, Tampa, and Union City.<ref name=":0" />

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	\| death_place = [[Havana]], Cuba		\| death_place = [[Havana]], Cuba
	\| political_line = [[~~Marxism–Leninism~~]]<br>[[~~Anti-imperialism~~]]		\| political_line = [[Anti-imperialism]]<br>[[Cuban nationalism]]<br>[[Marxism–Leninism]]
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	'''Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz''' {{Datebio\|birthday=13th\|birthmonth=August\|birthyear=1926\|deathday=25th\|deathmonth=November\|deathyear=2016}} was a [[Republic of Cuba\|Cuban]] [[Marxism–Leninism\|Marxist–Leninist]] revolutionary and a leader of the [[Cuban Revolution]], alongside [[Che Guevara]], his brother [[Raúl Castro\|Raúl]], and others. He served as Prime Minister of [[Republic of Cuba\|Cuba]] from 1959 to 1976 and President from 1976 to 2008. He also served as the First Secretary of the [[Communist Party of Cuba]] from 1965 until 2011.		'''Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz''' {{Datebio\|birthday=13th\|birthmonth=August\|birthyear=1926\|deathday=25th\|deathmonth=November\|deathyear=2016}} was a [[Republic of Cuba\|Cuban]] [[Marxism–Leninism\|Marxist–Leninist]] revolutionary and a leader of the [[Cuban Revolution]], alongside [[Che Guevara]], his brother [[Raúl Castro\|Raúl]], and others. He served as Prime Minister of [[Republic of Cuba\|Cuba]] from 1959 to 1976 and President from 1976 to 2008. He also served as the First Secretary of the [[Communist Party of Cuba]] from 1965 until 2011.

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	Due to pressure from the populace, Castro was released in May of 1955. Following this, he founded the [[26th of July Movement\|26th of July Movement.]]<ref name=":0" />		Due to pressure from the populace, Castro was released in May of 1955. Following this, he founded the [[26th of July Movement\|26th of July Movement.]]<ref name=":0" />

	In July of 1955, Castro left the country for Mexico to start a resistance group. While in Mexico, he and many other future leaders of the Cuban Revolution, like Raúl Castro, Che Guevara, [[Manuel Márquez]], [[Camilo Cienfuegos]], and [[Juan Almeida Bosque]], underwent training.<ref name=":0" />		In July of 1955, Castro left the country for Mexico to start a resistance group. While in Mexico, he and many other future leaders of the Cuban Revolution, like Raúl Castro, [[Ernesto Guevara\|Che Guevara]], [[Manuel Márquez]], [[Camilo Cienfuegos]], and [[Juan Almeida Bosque]], underwent training.<ref name=":0" />

	Fidel Castro traveled to the [[United States of America]] during this time period and gathered support for his revolution in cities like Bridgeport, Miami, [[New York City]], Philadelphia, Tampa, and Union City.<ref name=":0" />		Fidel Castro traveled to the [[United States of America]] during this time period and gathered support for his revolution in cities like Bridgeport, Miami, [[New York City]], Philadelphia, Tampa, and Union City.<ref name=":0" />

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	Fidel Castro was born on August 13, 1926 in Birán in Oriente. His father was named Angel Castro Argíz and his mother was named Lina Ruz González. His father was a landowner.<ref name=":0">{{Web citation\|author=Granma\|newspaper=Granma\|title=Fidel Castro Ruz\|date=2019-11-01\|url=https://en.granma.cu/hasta-la-victoria-siempre/2016-12-01/fidel-castro-ruz\|retrieved=2023-07-09}}</ref>		Fidel Castro was born on August 13, 1926 in Birán in Oriente. His father was named Angel Castro Argíz and his mother was named Lina Ruz González. His father was a landowner.<ref name=":0">{{Web citation\|author=Granma\|newspaper=Granma\|title=Fidel Castro Ruz\|date=2019-11-01\|url=https://en.granma.cu/hasta-la-victoria-siempre/2016-12-01/fidel-castro-ruz\|retrieved=2023-07-09}}</ref>

	Castro initially attended a rural public school and later attended the schools of La Salle and Dolores in Santiago de Cuba. While living in Santiago de Cuba, he began to play baseball. He started playing while attending Cuqui Bosch Pre-university Institute between 1939 and 1940. This had an effect on his life throughout his adulthood as he continued to enjoy the sport.<ref>{{Web citation\|author=Sigfredo Barros Segrera\|newspaper=Granma\|title=Fidel and baseball\|date=2017-11-07\|url=https://en.granma.cu/deportes/2017-12-07/fidel-and-baseball\|retrieved=2023-07-12}}</ref> He then went to Dolores College and later, in 1942, attended the Jesuit Belén school. He graduated in June of 1945.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Web citation\|newspaper=teleSUR\|title=Fidel Castro: 96 Years of a Symbol of Dignity and Emancipation\|date=2022-08-13\|url=https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Fidel-Castro-96-Years-of-a-Symbol-of-Dignity-and-Emancipation-20220813-0001.html\|retrieved=2023-08-12}}</ref>		Castro initially attended a rural public school and later attended the schools of La Salle and Dolores in Santiago de Cuba. While living in Santiago de Cuba, he began to play baseball. He started playing while attending Cuqui Bosch Pre-university Institute between 1939 and 1940. This had an effect on his life and throughout his adulthood as he continued to enjoy the sport.<ref>{{Web citation\|author=Sigfredo Barros Segrera\|newspaper=Granma\|title=Fidel and baseball\|date=2017-11-07\|url=https://en.granma.cu/deportes/2017-12-07/fidel-and-baseball\|retrieved=2023-07-12}}</ref> He then went to Dolores College and later, in 1942, attended the Jesuit Belén school. He graduated in June of 1945.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Web citation\|newspaper=teleSUR\|title=Fidel Castro: 96 Years of a Symbol of Dignity and Emancipation\|date=2022-08-13\|url=https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Fidel-Castro-96-Years-of-a-Symbol-of-Dignity-and-Emancipation-20220813-0001.html\|retrieved=2023-08-12}}</ref>

	In September of 1945, he enrolled in the University of Havana to study Law, Social Sciences and Diplomatic Law. He joined many student groups while attending. These included the the Pro Puerto Rican Independence Committee, the Pro Democracy in the Dominican Republic Committee, the September 30 Committee, and the University Student Federation.<ref name=":0" />		In September of 1945, he enrolled in the University of Havana to study Law, Social Sciences and Diplomatic Law. He joined many student groups while attending. These included the the Pro Puerto Rican Independence Committee, the Pro Democracy in the Dominican Republic Committee, the September 30 Committee, and the University Student Federation.<ref name=":0" />

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	[[File:Entrada-de-Fidel-a-La-Habana.jpg\|thumb\|Castro and the 26th of July Movement enter the streets of [[Havana]] on January 8, 1959]]		[[File:Entrada-de-Fidel-a-La-Habana.jpg\|thumb\|Castro and the 26th of July Movement enter the streets of [[Havana]] on January 8, 1959]]
	Castro became Prime Minister of the Revolutionary Government on February 13, 1959. In this position he lead a great deal of ~~acomplishements~~. He led the Cuban victory against the invaders during the [[Bay of Pigs invasion]]. He also ~~succesfully~~ led the country through the 1962 October Crisis, also known as the [[Cuban Missile Crisis]].<ref name=":0" />		Castro became Prime Minister of the Revolutionary Government on February 13, 1959. In this position he lead a great deal of accomplishments. He led the Cuban victory against the US invaders during the [[Bay of Pigs invasion]]. He also successfully led the country through the 1962 October Crisis, also known as the [[Cuban Missile Crisis]].<ref name=":0" />

	On April 16, 1961, Castro declared the Cuban Revolution to be [[socialist]] in nature. After this, he led the Integrated Revolutionary Organizations and the United Party of the Socialist Revolution of Cuba. He became the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba. He later became the President of Cuba's Councils of State and Ministers.<ref name=":0" /> On December 2, 1961, Castro declared himself a [[Marxism–Leninism\|Marxist–Leninist]].		On April 16, 1961, Castro declared the Cuban Revolution to be [[socialist]] in nature. After this, he led the Integrated Revolutionary Organizations and the United Party of the Socialist Revolution of Cuba. He became the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba. He later became the President of Cuba's Councils of State and Ministers.<ref name=":0" /> On December 2, 1961, Castro declared himself a [[Marxism–Leninism\|Marxist–Leninist]].

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	'''Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz''' {{Datebio\|birthday=13th\|birthmonth=August\|birthyear=1926\|deathday=25th\|deathmonth=November\|deathyear=2016}} was a [[Republic of Cuba\|Cuban]] [[Marxism–Leninism\|Marxist–Leninist]] revolutionary and a leader of the [[Cuban Revolution]], alongside [[Che Guevara]], his brother [[Raúl Castro\|Raúl]], and others. He served as Prime Minister of [[Republic of Cuba\|Cuba]] from 1959 to 1976 and President from 1976 to 2008. He also served as the First Secretary of the [[Communist Party of Cuba]] from 1965 until 2011.		'''Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz''' {{Datebio\|birthday=13th\|birthmonth=August\|birthyear=1926\|deathday=25th\|deathmonth=November\|deathyear=2016}} was a [[Republic of Cuba\|Cuban]] [[Marxism–Leninism\|Marxist–Leninist]] revolutionary and a leader of the [[Cuban Revolution]], alongside [[Che Guevara]], his brother [[Raúl Castro\|Raúl]], and others. He served as Prime Minister of [[Republic of Cuba\|Cuba]] from 1959 to 1976 and President from 1976 to 2008. He also served as the First Secretary of the [[Communist Party of Cuba]] from 1965 until 2011.

	A sympathizer of the Cuban People's Party (Orthodox), he actively participated in the party's campaigns and was one of the first to denounce the reactionary and illegitimate nature of the de facto regime established after the coup d'état by [[Fulgencio Batista]] on March 10, 1952.<ref>La Historia me absolverá. F.Castro Ruz...[et.al.] -Ediciones Colihue SRL, 1993. -p156. <nowiki>ISBN 9505818041</nowiki>.</ref>		A sympathizer of the Cuban People's Party (Orthodox), he actively participated in the party's campaigns and was one of the first to denounce the reactionary and illegitimate nature of the de facto regime established after the [[coup d'état]] by [[Fulgencio Batista]] on March 10, 1952.<ref>La Historia me absolverá. F.Castro Ruz...[et.al.] -Ediciones Colihue SRL, 1993. -p156. <nowiki>ISBN 9505818041</nowiki>.</ref>

	He was imprisoned after the assaults on the Moncada barracks in Santiago de Cuba and the Carlos Manuel de Céspedes barracks in Bayamo, assuming his self-defense before the court that tried him, and pronouncing the plea known as "History Will Absolve Me", in which he outlined the program of the future Revolution in Cuba.<ref>{{Citation\|author=Fidel Castro\|year=1955\|title=History will absolve me\|title-url=https://en.prolewiki.org/wiki/Library:History_Will_Absolve_Me}}</ref>		He was imprisoned after the assaults on the Moncada barracks in Santiago de Cuba and the Carlos Manuel de Céspedes barracks in Bayamo, assuming his self-defense before the court that tried him, and pronouncing the plea known as "History Will Absolve Me", in which he outlined the program of the future Revolution in Cuba.<ref>{{Citation\|author=Fidel Castro\|year=1955\|title=History will absolve me\|title-url=https://en.prolewiki.org/wiki/Library:History_Will_Absolve_Me}}</ref>

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	A sympathizer of the Cuban People's Party (Orthodox), he actively participated in the party's campaigns and was one of the first to denounce the reactionary and illegitimate nature of the de facto regime established after the coup d'état by [[Fulgencio Batista]] on March 10, 1952.<ref>La Historia me absolverá. F.Castro Ruz...[et.al.] -Ediciones Colihue SRL, 1993. -p156. <nowiki>ISBN 9505818041</nowiki>.</ref>		A sympathizer of the Cuban People's Party (Orthodox), he actively participated in the party's campaigns and was one of the first to denounce the reactionary and illegitimate nature of the de facto regime established after the coup d'état by [[Fulgencio Batista]] on March 10, 1952.<ref>La Historia me absolverá. F.Castro Ruz...[et.al.] -Ediciones Colihue SRL, 1993. -p156. <nowiki>ISBN 9505818041</nowiki>.</ref>

	He was imprisoned after the assaults on the Moncada barracks in Santiago de Cuba and the Carlos Manuel de Céspedes barracks in Bayamo, assuming his self-defense before the court that tried him, and pronouncing the plea known as "History Will Absolve Me", in which he outlined the program of the future Revolution in Cuba.<ref>Castro ~~Ruz, Fidel.~~ https://~~bnah~~.~~inah~~.~~gob.mx~~/~~bnah_lazaro_cardenas~~/~~uploads/E4_D124_FF1_18.pdf «La historia me absolverá» /Fidel Castro Ruz.~~ </ref>		He was imprisoned after the assaults on the Moncada barracks in Santiago de Cuba and the Carlos Manuel de Céspedes barracks in Bayamo, assuming his self-defense before the court that tried him, and pronouncing the plea known as "History Will Absolve Me", in which he outlined the program of the future Revolution in Cuba.<ref>{{Citation\|author=Fidel Castro\|year=1955\|title=History will absolve me\|title-url=https://en.prolewiki.org/wiki/Library:History_Will_Absolve_Me}}</ref>

	Sentenced to 15 years in prison, he was amnestied in 1955 and went into exile in Mexico, from where he left with 81 other revolutionaries to disembark at Los Coyuelos on December 2, 1956. After several years of hard struggle, he entered victorious on January 1, 1959 in Santiago de Cuba and arrived in Havana on January 8.		Sentenced to 15 years in prison, he was amnestied in 1955 and went into exile in Mexico, from where he left with 81 other revolutionaries to disembark at Los Coyuelos on December 2, 1956. After several years of hard struggle, he entered victorious on January 1, 1959 in Santiago de Cuba and arrived in Havana on January 8.

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	On March 10, 1952, [[fascist]] Fulgencio Batista, with U.S.-backing, took control of the country, becoming a military dictator. Castro opposed him and along with 160 others attacked the the Moncada Garrisons in Bayamo and Santiago de Cuba on on July 26, 1953. Their revolt failed and Castro was sentenced to 15 years in prison. His defense he gave became known as the "History Will Absolve Me" speech.<ref name=":0" />		On March 10, 1952, [[fascist]] Fulgencio Batista, with U.S.-backing, took control of the country, becoming a military dictator. Castro opposed him and along with 160 others attacked the the Moncada Garrisons in Bayamo and Santiago de Cuba on on July 26, 1953. Their revolt failed and Castro was sentenced to 15 years in prison. His defense he gave became known as the "History Will Absolve Me" speech.<ref name=":0" />

	Due to pressure from the populace, Castro was released in May of 1955. Following this, he founded the [[July 26 Movement\|26th of July Movement.]]<ref name=":0" />		Due to pressure from the populace, Castro was released in May of 1955. Following this, he founded the [[26th of July Movement\|26th of July Movement.]]<ref name=":0" />

	In July of 1955, Castro left the country for Mexico to start a resistance group. While in Mexico, he and many other future leaders of the Cuban Revolution, like Raúl Castro, Che Guevara, [[Manuel Márquez]], [[Camilo Cienfuegos]], and [[Juan Almeida Bosque]], underwent training.<ref name=":0" />		In July of 1955, Castro left the country for Mexico to start a resistance group. While in Mexico, he and many other future leaders of the Cuban Revolution, like Raúl Castro, Che Guevara, [[Manuel Márquez]], [[Camilo Cienfuegos]], and [[Juan Almeida Bosque]], underwent training.<ref name=":0" />