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1933
In 1933 Fulgencio Batista became Ranked as a Sergeant. He organized the sergeants’ revolt in September of 1933. It toppled the provisional regime of Carlos Manuel de Céspedes. -
1929
In 1939, in what was deemed a fair election. Fulgencio was elected president. He continued to build up his support with the USA -
1944
In 1944 he introduced war taxes. The war taxes were to help America pay for the war effort. This was an unpopular move within Cuba. -
1952,
In 1952, Batista ran for presidency. All the indications showed that he would lose. If he lost he would be extremly hulimiated ending his chances at his former power -
May 1955
In May 1955, Batista felt so strongly entrenched in his position that he released from prison. He was very happy. He went back to his jobs and worked hard in law and buisness in cuba. -
December 1956
From December 1956, Batista faced some challenges. A challenge was that student leaders were murdered. They were murdered by men who were outside of the law -
January 16th 1901
Fulgencio Batista was born on January 16th 1901. He was born in Oriente province in Cuba. He grow up watching his parents work night and day on their sugar plantation. -
1921
1921 Batista was the son of impoverished farmers. Batista worked in a variety of jobs. In 1921 Fulgencio Batista joined the army, as a stenographer. -
December 31st 1958
Batista lost the support of the Cuban Army. On December 31st 1958 he had to flee Cuba. On the run from Cuba. -
1973
Fulgencio Batista died in 1973. The hearts of some cubans shattered. His family was devisated.
