Fidel Castro and Cuba's relations with the USA, 1960-1961

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Title
Fidel Castro and Cuba's relations with the USA, 1960-1961
Date
1960-1961
Document Type
  • Video
Themes
  • Politics
  • Civil Rights and Race Relations
Description
26.9.60 New York, USA, United Nations Building. Fidel Castro gives speech to United Nations with English translation overlayed. Translated speech runs: 'Perhaps, as I said, none of you when arriving in this city of New York, has had to undergo such physically humiliating treatment as that which was meted out to the President of the Cuban delegation. I'm not trying to rouse anyone in this Assembly - I'm merely stating the truth. It was time that we take the floor and that we speak. Much has been said about us. For many days we have been the bone of contention. The newspapers have referred to us, and we tell our people we cannot defend ourselves against attack in this country. Our day - to tell the truth has dawned, and therefore we will speak.'

8.4.61 Interior of New York office building. Reporter asks Anti-Castro leader, Manuel Rey, about revolutionary threats to Fidel Castro and a people's uprising in Cuba.

20.4.61 Washington D.C. President John F. Kennedy gives news conference on Cuba stating that US restraint is not inexhaustible. Challenges report that rebels in Cuba are mercenaries.

19.4.61 Chicago, Illinois. No sound initially. Shots of American GIs volunteering to assist in the revolution in Cuba, standing outside airport in casual clothing, heading for Miami. Various shots of the individuals that make up the group. Spokesman states that the group met in Denver and got together through media and acquaintances. Interviewer asks if he is concerned about US citizens going to Cuba. Responds that he feels that US has interest in Cuba because of its close proximity to Miami.

21.4.61 Washington D.C. President John F. Kennedy gives news conference telling press that it would not aid America's national purpose to comment further on Cuba. Journalist questions this. Kennedy replies that one has to decide what can be said that would aid the US.

22.4.61 Adlai Stevenson speaks before the United Nations political committee. Claims that Communist threat to Western hemisphere is stronger and deeper than most Americans believe. He hopes that the events in Cuba will mobilise a renewed determination in US. Talks of the importance of freedom and political democracy and its development and asks if the events in Vietnam can be ignored. Concludes that Communism threatens the freedom of all people.

28.4.61 Washington D.C. No sound. Anti-Castro exiles march in Washington backing Kennedy's stand against Cuba carrying American and Cuban flags. Roman Catholic Bishop Hannan addressing the gathered marchers in park.

Audible
Sound and Silent
Colour
Black and White
Credit
Huntley Film Archives [Please Note: downloading video content is strictly prohibited]
Duration
00:12:00
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