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A New Year, A New Cuba

HISTORY This Week

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The Apotheosis of Fidel Castro

This chapter explores Fidel Castro's rise to prominence during Christmas as he embarks on a celebratory tour across Cuba. Through a series of speeches and the creation of murals by supporters, he crafts a messianic image amidst the initial optimism following Batista's departure.

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