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    The document summarizes key conflicts between Cuba and the United States from the early 1900s to present day. It discusses the Platt Amendment of 1903 which allowed U.S. intervention in Cuban affairs. It also covers the Bay of Pigs invasion in 1961, the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962, and ongoing U.S. embargo against Cuba which began in 1960. The document briefly mentions CIA plots to overthrow Castro in the 1960s and waves of Cuban refugees fleeing the island.

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    The document summarizes key conflicts between Cuba and the United States from the early 1900s to present day. It discusses the Platt Amendment of 1903 which allowed U.S. intervention in Cuban affairs. It also covers the Bay of Pigs invasion in 1961, the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962, and ongoing U.S. embargo against Cuba which began in 1960. The document briefly mentions CIA plots to overthrow Castro in the 1960s and waves of Cuban refugees fleeing the island.

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    CONFLICTS BETWEEEN CUBA & USA

    Cuban Independence?
    Senator Orville Platt

    Platt Amendment (1903)


    1. Cuba was not to enter into any agreements with foreign powers that would endanger its independence. 2. The U.S. could intervene in Cuban affairs if necessary to maintain an efficient, independent govt.

    3. Cuba must lease Guantanamo Bay to the U.S. for naval and coaling station.
    4. Cuba must not build up an excessive public debt.

    1960-State intervention of private sector President Eisenhower quietly authorized the Central Intelligence Agency(CIA) to organize, train, and equip Cuban refugees as a guerrilla force to overthrow Castro. prohibition of all exports to Cuba on October 19, 1960 relations with the Soviet Union Closing of embassy in havana

    The Bay of Pigs Fiasco: 1961

    The Bay of Pigs Fiasco: 1961

    A U.S. Senate Select Intelligence Committee report later confirmed over eight attempted plots to kill Castro between 1960 and 1965, as well as additional plans against other Cuban leaders. Cuban Missile Crisis 1962 1962 United States embargo against Cuba was to continue in varying forms and is still in operation today.

    The Cuban Missile Crisis: October, 1962

    Soviet-Cuban Construction

    Global Thermal Nuclear War?

    Range of the Cuban Missiles

    Conflicts

    The Cuban Boat People

    The Cuban Adjustment Act - 1966

    The Refugee Problem Today

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