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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum, Museum Artifacts Collection, Artifact No. 1965.28.208
Fidel CastroCuba, 1926 - 2016

Prime Minister of Cuba (1959-1976)

President of the Council of Ministers of Cuba (1976-2008)

President of the Council of State of Cuba (1976-2008)

Fidel Castro led the Cuban Revolution and overthrew President Fulgencio Batista in 1959. Once in power, Castro served as Prime Minister of Cuba from 1959 to 1976 and as President from 1976 to 2008. He is largely credited for establishing Latin America's first communist state, where he served as the Communist Party of Cuba's secretary from 1961 to 2011.

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A Job Not Unknown to Us
1965.28.4
F.O. (Franklin Osborne) Alexander
ca. October 1965
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There's Been a Change in Plans--Turn Around!
1973.1.2023
Charles G. Brooks
ca. May 1965
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He's a Distasteful Nuisance...
1973.1.1996
Joaquin De Alba
ca. March 1964
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Too Many Cooks Spoil the Broth
1973.1.1988
Joaquin De Alba
ca. May 1965
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Pardon Mah Reach!
1973.1.1977
Jim Dobbins
ca. May 1965
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I'll Stick Around!
1973.1.1976
Cy Hungerford
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Trick or a Treat?
1965.28.80
Bill McClanahan
ca. October 1965
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Just House-Cleaning--NOT Moving!
1973.1.1918
Vic Runtz
ca. January 1964
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Predictable Pickets
1973.1.1904
ca. October 1965
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Cartoon Drawing
1973.1.1975
Ralph Vinson
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Fun at the Fair--President Johnson Visits Expo '67
1973.1.2086
Richard Yardley
ca. May 1967
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Another Rude Awakening?
1973.1.1849
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