Castro,+Fidel

Fidel Castro was born on August 13, 1926 in Oriente province, in eastern Cuba. After studying law at the University of Havana, Castro became involved in the movement against Batista. In his 20's Castro helped lead rebel attacks against Batista. The most noticeable of these attacks was in July 26, 1953-- this was later coined M-26--where Castro lead a group of rebels who planned on seizing military weapons that would aid them in their efforts. The attack failed resulting in 68 rebel executions and trials of the leaders. Although it was a failed attempt, Castro was able to give his famous "History Will Absolved Me" speech during his trial that echoed throughout Cuba. Castro's speech did a great job at making him out as a hero and at circulating his name throughout Cuba as well as the rest of the world.//[content by Cory Bell - - inserted by Mr. Hillebrand - -//