And the Russians Stayed: The Sovietization of Cuba : a Personal PortraitMorrow, 1989 - 384 pages This personal account of the author and members of his family spans thirty years, from January 1, 1959, up until the present day where the Soviets continue to use fortified coves to keep their missiles only 90 miles from America's shores. Photos. |
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Page 146
... President Kennedy on March 11 , 1961 , the so - called Operation Trinidad , named after the Cuban town which was to be the site of the main landing . The operation , which the Joint Chiefs of Staff supported as one having " a fair ...
... President Kennedy on March 11 , 1961 , the so - called Operation Trinidad , named after the Cuban town which was to be the site of the main landing . The operation , which the Joint Chiefs of Staff supported as one having " a fair ...
Page 183
... President told Miró : " You and I should each designate a representative to discuss specific issues , forge consen ... Kennedy also favored revi- talizing the Cuban underground , but “ details of this program and of the financial and ...
... President told Miró : " You and I should each designate a representative to discuss specific issues , forge consen ... Kennedy also favored revi- talizing the Cuban underground , but “ details of this program and of the financial and ...
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... President Kennedy . It was to be their fourth in less than twelve months . Just prior to their dis- cussion , I drafted an aide - mémoire for the Cuban exile leader . It stressed the need to prepare for military action against the ...
... President Kennedy . It was to be their fourth in less than twelve months . Just prior to their dis- cussion , I drafted an aide - mémoire for the Cuban exile leader . It stressed the need to prepare for military action against the ...
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