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Fidel Castro is a Cuban revolutionary leader who became one of the highest profile figures of the twentieth century. He was Cuba's leader from 1959 until his retirement1 in 2008. For most of his life he has fought the political and commercial influence of the United States in Cuba. He governed his country throughout decades of a US trade embargo2.
Castro was born on a sugar plantation3 in 1926. He had a very poor upbringing. He was an extremely bright student at school and decided4 to study law. In 1945, Castro entered law school at the University of Havana. He became politically active and wanted to bring social justice to his country. He thought the poverty in Cuba was wholly unnecessary.
Castro graduated from law school in 1950 and began practicing as a lawyer. He became well known for despising American influence in Cuban affairs. He decided revolution was the only way to advance Cuban nationalism. He went to Mexico to plan a guerilla invasion of Cuba. There he met Che Guevara, who helped shape his political beliefs and military plans.
Castro’s rebel forces started the revolution in December 1958. They quickly seized power of the whole of Cuba and sent President Batista fleeing. The 32-year-old Castro became prime minister in February 1959. He went to the USA but was denied a meeting with President Eisenhower. He then went to the Soviet5 Union and became a Soviet ally. He stood firm against the USA for four decades.
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n.禁运(令);vt.对...实行禁运,禁止(通商) | |
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n.种植园,大农场 | |
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adj.决定了的,坚决的;明显的,明确的 | |
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adj.苏联的,苏维埃的;n.苏维埃 | |
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