LIFE magazine, dated January 19, 1959, featuring Fidel Castro's takeover of Cuba

Object number2000.032.0001

Date01/19/1959

ClassificationsNewspapers & Magazines

ObjectMagazine

Credit LineThe Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza Collection

MediumPaper, Metal

Dimensions14 × 10 1/2 in. (35.6 × 26.7 cm)

Terms

Cuba
Magazines
Communism
Space Race
Russia
Mikoyan, Anastas
Batista, Fulgencio
Castro, Fidel
LIFE Magazine
U.S. Congress
Chicago

Collections

Cold War, Communism and Cuban Missile Crisis - Formerly owned by LindseyR
All Online Objects

DescriptionLIFE Magazine, dated January 19, 1959, featuring Fidel Castro on the cover. The magazine includes a five-page article beginning on page 28 about Castro's overthrow of dictator Fulgencio Batista and Castro's new leadership of Cuba. This image is not available online larger than a thumbnail to protect the copyright of its creator(s). For a more detailed examination of this item, please schedule an appointment in the Museum’s Reading Room.

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