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Fidel Castro Part 5: The Bay of Pigs

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Political Maneuvering and Prisoner Exchanges: The Fallout from the Bay of Pigs

This chapter delves into the political turmoil between Fidel Castro and John F. Kennedy following the Bay of Pigs invasion, highlighting Kennedy's efforts to prevent mass executions of captured invaders. As Castro sets ransom prices, the ensuing negotiations significantly alter U.S.-Cuba relations and foreshadow future conflicts like the Cuban Missile Crisis.

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