Bay of Pigs (apr 17, 1961 – apr 20, 1961)
Description:
Due to U.S. distrust of Fidel Castro and his relationship with the Soviet Union, the U.S. planned to overthrow Castro and establish a non-communist government. The invasion however was faulty from the beginning and soon enough most Cuban exiles were killed or surrendered by overwhelming Cuban forces.JFK Library. (2023). The Bay of Pigs. Jfklibrary.org; John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/about-jfk/jfk-in-history/the-bay-of-pigs
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Date:
apr 17, 1961
apr 20, 1961
~ 3 days