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US/ Cuba Cooperate
Batista rules Cuba -
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Cuba and US in Cold Wae
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Fidel Castro Takes Over
Cuba becomes communist country allying with Soviet Union -
Political and Economic Tie End
US ends all ties with Cuba -
Bay of Pigs Invasion
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Cuba and Soviet Union Cooperation
Increase cooperation noted by CIA between Cuba and Soviet Union -
Missiles Confirmed
US intelligence confirms missiles in Cuba that have launching capacity to reach US. -
Cuban Missile Crisis
US warships surround Cuba. US citizens live in fear of nuclear attack. Attack drills and fallout shelters put to use. -
End of Missile Crisis
A settlement is reached between Soviet Union and US to end crisis in Cuba. -
Better Relations
After crisis, somewhat better relations between US and Cuba
