Fidel Castro Part 7: Che Guevara in the Jungle
Real Dictators
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Education, Diplomacy, and Dissent in Revolutionary Cuba
This chapter examines the politicization of education in post-revolution Cuba, highlighting the literacy campaigns infused with revolutionary ideology and the mobilization of young volunteers, especially women. It also follows journalist Lisa Howard's efforts to foster dialogue between the U.S. and Cuba amidst the turmoil of President Kennedy's assassination, showcasing her complex relationship with Fidel Castro. The chapter underscores themes of grassroots dictatorship through the Committees for the Defense of the Revolution, illustrating the pervasive surveillance and community enforcement of loyalty to the regime.
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