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Fidel Castro

It’s Midnight in Washington…and this is the Steve Allison show: A Look Back at Fidel Castro’s 1959 Visit to the Nation’s Capital

February 1, 2022March 3, 2014 by ghostsofdc

Take a look back at Fidel Castro’s historic visit to DC in 1959, when the Cuban leader appeared as a ‘surprise’ guest on the Steve Allison show at the Ceres Restaurant. What was the public perception of him then?

Categories Guest Posts Tags 1950s, Fidel Castro

Fidel Castro in Washington, DC in 1959: A Photo Essay

January 15, 2022July 1, 2013 by ghostsofdc

Relive Fidel Castro’s visit to Washington, DC in 1959. This photo essay takes a look at a young Castro, his visit to Meridian Hill Park and his arrival at National Airport. A fascinating look at a revolutionary leader from our own backyard.

Categories Notable People & Places Tags 1950s, Fidel Castro, Meridian Hill Park 3 Comments

Unbelievable: A Letter Written by 14-Year-Old Fidel Castro Discovered in the National Archives

June 24, 2013 by ghostsofdc
letter from Castro to FDR

Discover the unbelievable! A letter written by Fidel Castro, at the age of 14, was recently discovered in the National Archives. Read the story and see the letter here.

Categories Notable People & Places Tags 1940s, Fidel Castro, Franklin D. Roosevelt
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