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New York University Latin American and Caribbean Studies professor Ada Ferrer explored the history of Cuba and its relationship with the United States. She spoke at the Miami Book Fair.

The history of Cuba and its relationship with the United States was explored by New York University Latin American and Caribbean Studies Professor Ada Ferrer This was a virtual program…

Representative Maria Salazar (R-FL) held a news conference on the Cuban government’s response to planned protests in the country on November 15. She was joined by several other…

President Biden announced new sanctions on the Cuban government during a meeting with Cuban American leaders at the White House.

Professor Eduardo Gamarra of Florida International University talked about political unrest in Cuba and Haiti and implications for U.S. policy.

President Biden and German Chancellor Angela Merkel held a joint news conference at the White House. Topics addressed included U.S-Germany relations, global COVID-19 vaccine distribution, climate change,…

Actress and singer Olivia Rodrigo joined White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki to discuss the importance of getting youth vaccinated against COVID-19. Ms. Psaki also discussed other topics on the…

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki talked to reporters about President Biden’s agenda. Topics included anti-government protests in Cuba, COVID-19 booster shots, voting rights, and Senate…

Educational television pioneer Albert Burke hosts a broadcast exploring the causes of the Cuban Revolution. He argues that poverty, racism, and economic exploitation by U.S. corporate…

Jim Rasenberger presents a history of the Bay of Pigs crisis. The failed military invasion of Cuba in 1961 that was supported by the United States government resulted in the capture or death of…

Sixty years ago, on April 17, 1961, a force of more than 1,400 CIA-trained Cuban exiles launched an invasion at the Bay of Pigs on the southern coast of Cuba. Called Brigade 2506, their goal was the…

Vince Houghton talked about attempts by the U.S. government to overthrow or assassinate Cuban leader Fidel Castro. He spoke about the Bay of Pigs invasion as well as lesser-known plans…

This compilation of Universal Newsreels from January 1959 to April 1961 covers the Cuban Revolution to the aftermath of the failed Bay of Pigs invasion.

Originally broadcast as an NBC “White Paper,” this Encyclopaedia Britannica edited classroom version of the report tells the story of the failed April 17-19, 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion. The documentary…

Harvard University history Professor Serhii Plokhy provided a history of the Cuban Missile Crisis. This was a virtual event hosted by the National Archives.

Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and several other House Republicans marked Cuban Independence Day and also discussed the party’s agenda with reporters.

President Kennedy spoke to the Society of Newspaper Editors about events in Cuba, which later became known as the Bay of Pigs Invasion. He emphasized that Cuban “patriots” had taken up arms…

Martin Sherwin looked at the Cold War with a focus on the Cuban missile crisis. This was a virtual event hosted by Town Hall Seattle.

Former New York Times Latin America correspondent Anthony DePalma profiled generations of Cubans. This was a virtual event hosted by the Miami Book Fair.

The anniversary of the October 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, with JFK’s calls, news conferences and address to the nation. Barbara Perry discussed President Kennedy’s reaction to the crisis.…