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Primary Sources
"50 Years Later: The Lessons of the Cuban Missile Crisis |
TIME.com." US 50 Years Later The Lessons of the Cuban Missile Crisis
Comments. N.p., n.d. Web. 2015.
This article by Time Magazine provided great context on the impact of the
Cuban Missile Crisis now, and at the time of the event. I used this on my
page about the crisis for good perspective.
"After 30 Years, Still No Compensation.(Financial Desk)(Letter to the
editor)." New York Times 3 May 1992. Global Issues In Context. Web. 8
Feb. 2015.
This letter sent to the New York Times showcased the support some
Americans had for the Embargo and its origins. I learned that there were
some Americans who supported the Embargo and liked it.
Aitsiselmi, Amina. "Despite U.S. embargo, Cuban biotech booms.
(Report on Science and Technology)." NACLA Report on the
Americas 35.5 (2002): 38+. Global Issues In Context. Web. 8 Feb.
2015.
This report indicates that despite the Trade Embargo, Cubas advancement in
science and technology was not as hurt as expected. Reading this document
gave me an in-depth look at Cubas technological scale and how theyre
advancing.
"Ambassador talks about Cuban embargo." Vietnamese News
Agency 26 Oct. 2009. Global Issues In Context. Web. 8 Feb. 2015.
This article gives the view of the Vietnamese community regarding the
Embargo and also provides the recent results of a UN Poll. I learned that in
2009, most of the UN voted in support of lifting the embargo and that
Vietnam supported Cuba.
"CUBA: Dictator with the People." Time. Time Inc., 21 Apr. 1952. Web.
2015.
This magazine gave me great context as to the influence of Batistas Regime.
Information assisted me in Batistas page.
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"Demonstrators Protest Cuban Embargo.(National Desk)." New York
Times 12 Aug. 1993. Global Issues In Context. Web. 8 Feb. 2015.
This article gives a good perspective of the American peoples opposition to
the Embargo and the action taken by the government to quell the protests. I
learned that many Americans did not support the Embargo and were even
arrested as a result of their protest.
"Fidel Castro." Fidel Castro. N.p., n.d. Web. 2015.
<http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/yan1996001046/pp/>.
This picture of Fidel Castro was taken during his middle years as ruler of
Cuba. I was able to gain a perspective of what Castro actually looked like
during his rule and the type of clothing he wore to display his importance.
"Fidel Castro: A Life in Pictures." BBC News. N.p., n.d. Web. 2015.
This BBC picture slideshow gave me good primary source pictures. Some
picture credits on website.
"H.Con.Res.24 - Calling for the United States to Propose and Seek an
International Embargo against the Totalitarian Government of
Cuba.104th Congress (1995-1996)." Text. N.p., n.d. Web. 2015.
This bill proposed to Congress is a restatement of the original Embargo to
Cuba. It was very crucial in my research as it give me the reasons for the
creation of the Embargo and the spefics that the Embargo entailed.
"H.R.1951 - Cuban Humanitarian Trade Act of 1997105th Congress
(1997-1998)." Text. N.p., n.d. Web. 2015.
This report to Congress gives the findings of an investigation into the state of
Cuba and states concerns. It helped me to understand what the United
States saw in Cuba and also the provisions of exemptions proposed to the
Emabrgo.
"H.R.2904 - To Make an Exception to the United States Embargo on
Trade with Cuba for the Export of Medicines or Medical Supplies,
Instruments, or Equipment, and for Other Purposes.105th Congress
(1997-1998)." H.R.2904. N.p., n.d. Web. 2015.
This amendment to the Embargo gives exceptions under the circumstances
of providing food and medical assistance to the Cuban people.
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"Lift the Cuban Embargo." New York Times 13 Dec. 2013:
A38(L). Global Issues In Context. Web. 8 Feb. 2015.
This article gives the modern medias opinion that the Embargo should be
lifted. I was able to see how the opinions of the United States changes over
time and the reasons to remove the Embargo.
"Oil Painting of Fidel Castro at a Revolution Museum in Havana,
Cuba." Oil Painting of Fidel Castro at a Revolution Museum in Havana,
Cuba. N.p., n.d. Web. 2015.
This piece of art is very interesting as it is from years after the Revolution by
a Cuban artist. It shows a very bright and happy view of the Castro regime. I
was able to see the view of one artist regarding the government and got an
indepth look at the propaganda fed to the people.
"[President Kennedy Three-quarter Length Portrait, Seated at Desk,
Facing Front, Signing a Presidential Proclamation Titled "Interdiction of
the Delivery of Offensive Weapons to Cuba"]." [President Kennedy
Three-quarter Length Portrait, Seated at Desk, Facing Front, Signing a
Presidential Proclamation Titled "Interdiction of the Delivery of
Offensive Weapons to Cuba"]. N.p., n.d. Web. 08 Feb. 2015.
John F. Kennedy is pictured signing a bill that bans the export of lethal
weapons by any country to Cuba. I gathered a lot of historical context from
the picture and gave me a new bill to focus on.
"S.381 - Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of
1995104th Congress (1995-1996)." Text. N.p., n.d. Web. 2015.
This act is a provision of the Embargo that clarifies the US policy regarding
other nations relationship with Cuba. It gave me a good idea of how the
United States wanted to be viewed globally by most nations throughout the
world.
"S.Res.182 - Diplomatic Relations with Cuba.95th Congress (19771978)." S.Res.182. N.p., n.d. Web. 2015.
<https://www.congress.gov/bill/95th-congress/senate-resolution/182>.
This resolution put to the Senate defines the terms under which the Embargo
may be lifted. This was vital to my research as it is the basis that the White
House is using to lift it currently.
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"S.Res.328 - A Resolution Expressing the Sense of the Senate regarding
the Continued Human Rights Violations Committed by Fidel Castro and
the Government of Cuba.108th Congress (2003-2004)." Text. N.p., n.d.
Web. 2015.
This gives a view of how the Senate viewed the consistent reports of
violation of human rights by Cuba. It was key to seeing how the government
viewed Cuba going into the 2000s.
"The We[st End] of the Island of C[uba] and Part of the Colorad[os] |
Library of Congress." The We[st End] of the Island of C[uba] and Part of
the Colorad[os] | Library of Congress. N.p., n.d. Web. 2015.
This map gives a good view of the island of with a specific focus on the
ocean side of it. I was able to get a good idea of the size of Cuba and the
shape of the island.
"The Vengeful Visionary." Time. Time, n.d. Web. 2015.
This Time Magazine article gave me a good look at the history of Castro. I
used this through out to gain context on Castros past.
Secondary Sources
Fisanick, Christina. The Bay of Pigs. San Diego: Greenhaven/Thomson
Gale, 2004. Print.
This book gives an in depth look at the United States plan for the invasion to
take out Castro and the Cuban response once it began. I was able to see the
background of the operation and the way it was executed.
January, Brendan. Fidel Castro: Cuban Revolutionary. New York:
Franklin Watts, 2003. Print.
This book gives an in depth look at Fidel Castros control over Cuba as he
leads the revolution. I learned a lot of his methods to control the masses and
get them to bend at his will.
Leonard, Thomas M. Castro and the Cuban Revolution. Westport, CT:
Greenwood, 1999. Print.
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Its interesting that this book actually focuses more on the way Cuba
changed under his influence and how the people reacted to him. I was able
to see the influence he put on the people.
Markel, Rita J. Fidel Castro's Cuba. Minneapolis, MN: Twenty-First
Century, 2008. Print.
This book gives a good look into the way Cuba ran under Castros
government and how he managed to run the nation. I learned what
techniques he used to keep the country running and stable.
Service, Robert. Comrades!: A History of World Communism.
Cambridge, MA: Harvard UP, 2007. Print.
This book provides a look at the global influence of Communism and the way
each country interconnected with each other. I found it helpful to see how
Cuba fit into this global system of isolated governments that all tried to keep
their ideas alive.
