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The Cuban revolution began when the poorly armed Cuban rebels, led by Fidel Castro, attacked the Moncada Barracks in Santiago de Cuba on 26 July 1953. The attack was easily defeated and most of the rebels were captured and later executed by the Batista regime. Although Fidel Castro had been sentenced to 15 years of prison, after less than two years he was released, he went to Mexico and in 1956, back in Cuba again, his guerilla group started a new rebellion.
  • Hundreds of Cubans wave the national flags and express support for the regime of Fidel Castro and his brother Raul Castro during the annual celebration of the Cuban Revolution anniversary in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, 26 July 2008. The Cuban revolution began when the poorly armed Cuban rebels, led by Fidel Castro, attacked the Moncada Barracks in Santiago de Cuba on 26 July 1953. The attack was easily defeated and most of the rebels were captured and later executed by the Batista regime. Although Fidel Castro had been sentenced to 15 years of prison, after less than two years he was released, he went to Mexico and in 1956, back in Cuba again, his guerilla group started a new rebellion.

  • Cuban women excitedly express support for the regime of Fidel Castro and his brother Raul Castro during the celebration of the Cuban Revolution anniversary in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, 26 July 2008. The Cuban revolution began when the poorly armed Cuban rebels, led by Fidel Castro, attacked the Moncada Barracks in Santiago de Cuba on 26 July 1953. The attack was easily defeated and most of the rebels were captured and later executed by the Batista regime. Although Fidel Castro had been sentenced to 15 years of prison, after less than two years he was released, he went to Mexico and in 1956, back in Cuba again, his guerilla group started a new rebellion.

  • Cuban men carry the national flags during the celebration of the Cuban Revolution anniversary in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, 26 July 2008. The Cuban revolution began when the poorly armed Cuban rebels, led by Fidel Castro, attacked the Moncada Barracks in Santiago de Cuba on 26 July 1953. The attack was easily defeated and most of the rebels were captured and later executed by the Batista regime. Although Fidel Castro had been sentenced to 15 years of prison, after less than two years he was released, he went to Mexico and in 1956, back in Cuba again, his guerilla group started a new rebellion.

  • Cubans carry the national flags and supporting the regime of Fidel Castro and his brother Raul Castro during the annual celebration of the Cuban Revolution anniversary in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, 26 July 2008. The Cuban revolution began when the poorly armed Cuban rebels, led by Fidel Castro, attacked the Moncada Barracks in Santiago de Cuba on 26 July 1953. The attack was easily defeated and most of the rebels were captured and later executed by the Batista regime. Although Fidel Castro had been sentenced to 15 years of prison, after less than two years he was released, he went to Mexico and in 1956, back in Cuba again, his guerilla group started a new rebellion.

  • A Cuban man watches TV broadcasting of the Cuban Revolution anniversary celebration in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, 26 July 2008. The Cuban revolution began when the poorly armed Cuban rebels, led by Fidel Castro, attacked the Moncada Barracks in Santiago de Cuba on 26 July 1953. The attack was easily defeated and most of the rebels were captured and later executed by the Batista regime. Although Fidel Castro had been sentenced to 15 years of prison, after less than two years he was released, he went to Mexico and in 1956, back in Cuba again, his guerilla group started a new rebellion.

  • Cuban workers wave the national flags and demonstrate support for the Castro Brothers' regime during the annual celebration of the Cuban Revolution anniversary in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, 26 July 2008. The Cuban revolution began when the poorly armed Cuban rebels, led by Fidel Castro, attacked the Moncada Barracks in Santiago de Cuba on 26 July 1953. The attack was easily defeated and most of the rebels were captured and later executed by the Batista regime. Although Fidel Castro had been sentenced to 15 years of prison, after less than two years he was released, he went to Mexico and in 1956, back in Cuba again, his guerilla group started a new rebellion.

  • Cubans wait in a line to enter the former Moncada barracks during the annual celebration of the Cuban Revolution anniversary in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, 26 July 2008. The Cuban revolution began when the poorly armed Cuban rebels, led by Fidel Castro, attacked the Moncada Barracks in Santiago de Cuba on 26 July 1953. The attack was easily defeated and most of the rebels were captured and later executed by the Batista regime. Although Fidel Castro had been sentenced to 15 years of prison, after less than two years he was released, he went to Mexico and in 1956, back in Cuba again, his guerilla group started a new rebellion.

  • Cubans wait in a line in front of the former Moncada barracks during the annual celebration of the Cuban Revolution anniversary in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, 26 July 2008. The Cuban revolution began when the poorly armed Cuban rebels, led by Fidel Castro, attacked the Moncada Barracks in Santiago de Cuba on 26 July 1953. The attack was easily defeated and most of the rebels were captured and later executed by the Batista regime. Although Fidel Castro had been sentenced to 15 years of prison, after less than two years he was released, he went to Mexico and in 1956, back in Cuba again, his guerilla group started a new rebellion.

  • Cubans carry the national flags, waiting for a command to start waving, during the annual celebration of the Cuban Revolution anniversary in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, 26 July 2008. The Cuban revolution began when the poorly armed Cuban rebels, led by Fidel Castro, attacked the Moncada Barracks in Santiago de Cuba on 26 July 1953. The attack was easily defeated and most of the rebels were captured and later executed by the Batista regime. Although Fidel Castro had been sentenced to 15 years of prison, after less than two years he was released, he went to Mexico and in 1956, back in Cuba again, his guerilla group started a new rebellion.

  • Cubans wave the national flags and demonstrate support for the Castro Brothers' regime during the annual celebration of the Cuban Revolution anniversary in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, 26 July 2008. The Cuban revolution began when the poorly armed Cuban rebels, led by Fidel Castro, attacked the Moncada Barracks in Santiago de Cuba on 26 July 1953. The attack was easily defeated and most of the rebels were captured and later executed by the Batista regime. Although Fidel Castro had been sentenced to 15 years of prison, after less than two years he was released, he went to Mexico and in 1956, back in Cuba again, his guerilla group started a new rebellion.

  • A Cuban man waves the national flags during the annual celebration of the Cuban Revolution anniversary in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, 26 July 2008. The Cuban revolution began when the poorly armed Cuban rebels, led by Fidel Castro, attacked the Moncada Barracks in Santiago de Cuba on 26 July 1953. The attack was easily defeated and most of the rebels were captured and later executed by the Batista regime. Although Fidel Castro had been sentenced to 15 years of prison, after less than two years he was released, he went to Mexico and in 1956, back in Cuba again, his guerilla group started a new rebellion.

  • Cuban women wave the national flags and excitedly express support for the regime of Fidel Castro and his brother Raul Castro during the celebration of the Cuban Revolution anniversary in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, 26 July 2008. The Cuban revolution began when the poorly armed Cuban rebels, led by Fidel Castro, attacked the Moncada Barracks in Santiago de Cuba on 26 July 1953. The attack was easily defeated and most of the rebels were captured and later executed by the Batista regime. Although Fidel Castro had been sentenced to 15 years of prison, after less than two years he was released, he went to Mexico and in 1956, back in Cuba again, his guerilla group started a new rebellion.

  • Cubans wave the national flags and express support for the regime of Fidel Castro and his brother Raul Castro during the annual celebration of the Cuban Revolution anniversary in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, 26 July 2008. The Cuban revolution began when the poorly armed Cuban rebels, led by Fidel Castro, attacked the Moncada Barracks in Santiago de Cuba on 26 July 1953. The attack was easily defeated and most of the rebels were captured and later executed by the Batista regime. Although Fidel Castro had been sentenced to 15 years of prison, after less than two years he was released, he went to Mexico and in 1956, back in Cuba again, his guerilla group started a new rebellion.

  • Hundreds of Cubans wave the national flags and express support for the Castro Brothers' regime during the annual celebration of the Cuban Revolution anniversary in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, 26 July 2008. The Cuban revolution began when the poorly armed Cuban rebels, led by Fidel Castro, attacked the Moncada Barracks in Santiago de Cuba on 26 July 1953. The attack was easily defeated and most of the rebels were captured and later executed by the Batista regime. Although Fidel Castro had been sentenced to 15 years of prison, after less than two years he was released, he went to Mexico and in 1956, back in Cuba again, his guerilla group started a new rebellion.

  • Cubans wave the national flags and express support for the regime of Fidel Castro and his brother Raul Castro during the annual celebration of the Cuban Revolution anniversary in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, 26 July 2008. The Cuban revolution began when the poorly armed Cuban rebels, led by Fidel Castro, attacked the Moncada Barracks in Santiago de Cuba on 26 July 1953. The attack was easily defeated and most of the rebels were captured and later executed by the Batista regime. Although Fidel Castro had been sentenced to 15 years of prison, after less than two years he was released, he went to Mexico and in 1956, back in Cuba again, his guerilla group started a new rebellion.

  • Cubans wave the national flags and express support for the Castro Brothers' regime during the annual celebration of the Cuban Revolution anniversary in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, 26 July 2008. The Cuban revolution began when the poorly armed Cuban rebels, led by Fidel Castro, attacked the Moncada Barracks in Santiago de Cuba on 26 July 1953. The attack was easily defeated and most of the rebels were captured and later executed by the Batista regime. Although Fidel Castro had been sentenced to 15 years of prison, after less than two years he was released, he went to Mexico and in 1956, back in Cuba again, his guerilla group started a new rebellion.

  • A Cuban girl carries the national flag during the annual celebration of the Cuban Revolution anniversary in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, 26 July 2008. The Cuban revolution began when the poorly armed Cuban rebels, led by Fidel Castro, attacked the Moncada Barracks in Santiago de Cuba on 26 July 1953. The attack was easily defeated and most of the rebels were captured and later executed by the Batista regime. Although Fidel Castro had been sentenced to 15 years of prison, after less than two years he was released, he went to Mexico and in 1956, back in Cuba again, his guerilla group started a new rebellion.

  • A Cuban man watches TV broadcasting of the Cuban Revolution anniversary celebration in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, 26 July 2008. The Cuban revolution began when the poorly armed Cuban rebels, led by Fidel Castro, attacked the Moncada Barracks in Santiago de Cuba on 26 July 1953. The attack was easily defeated and most of the rebels were captured and later executed by the Batista regime. Although Fidel Castro had been sentenced to 15 years of prison, after less than two years he was released, he went to Mexico and in 1956, back in Cuba again, his guerilla group started a new rebellion.