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#236 - Operation Mongoose: Inside CIA's Failed Mafia Conspiracy to Kill Castro | Tom Maier

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Cuban Missiles and Mafia Intrigue

This chapter examines the Cuban Missile Crisis and the pervasive fear of nuclear war that affected society in the early 1960s, highlighting the American government's concerns about Cuba's nuclear capabilities. It also explores the complex relationships between the Kennedy family, organized crime, and the Mafia's involvement in attempts to assassinate Fidel Castro. Through discussions of Operation Mongoose and the subsequent fallout of Kennedy's presidency, the chapter highlights the precarious dynamics between political strategies and criminal ambitions.

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