“The same conclusion had already been presented to incoming President Kennedy by Arthur Schlesinger, transmitting the report of his Latin American Mission, which warned of the susceptibility of Latin Americans to “the Castro idea of taking matters into one’s own… — Keith Bolender Copy Share Image
“South Carolina representative Mendel Rivers angrily reaffirmed America’s perceived historical relationship with Cuba in a tirade against Fidel: “That bearded pipsqueak of the Antilles,… — Keith Bolender Copy Share Image
“American officials estimated millions would be spent to develop internal security systems, and State Department officials expected the Cuban government to increase internal surveillance… — Keith Bolender Copy Share Image
“The same conclusion had already been presented to incoming President Kennedy by Arthur Schlesinger, transmitting the report of his Latin American Mission, which warned… — Keith Bolender Copy Share Image
“When Kennedy took over from Eisenhower, the CIA spelled out much the same concerns. In July 1961 the CIA observed that “The extensive influence… — Keith Bolender Copy Share Image
“The State Department Policy Planning Council soon expanded on these concerns: “the primary danger we face in Castro,” it concluded, is “in the impact… — Keith Bolender Copy Share Image
“Logically, then, whatever Fidel Castro did in opposition to American policy was wrong, regardless of his intentions and strategy towards his own people. All… — Keith Bolender Copy Share Image
“American officials estimated millions would be spent to develop internal security systems, and State Department officials expected the Cuban government to increase internal surveillance… — Keith Bolender Copy Share Image
“The actions of both sides made it easier for that American wrath to be warranted as retribution of the aggrieved. The early months saw… — Keith Bolender Copy Share Image
“Writer William Mills in 1898 bluntly articulated that “The independence of Cuba is, therefore, an historical absurdity… Nothing but her complete incorporation into our… — Keith Bolender Copy Share Image
“The “virtual colony” gained authentic liberation in 1959, apart from its Eastern region. And within months the assault began, using the weapons of violence… — Keith Bolender Copy Share Image
“American control was represented as desirable as it would bring social stability, political maturity and economic prosperity to the child-like Cubans. Naturally then, the… — Keith Bolender Copy Share Image
“Warnings of the dire consequences came fast. For Castro to control Cuba is “a disgrace and an affront which diminishes the respect with which… — Keith Bolender Copy Share Image
