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Men do not shape destiny. Destiny

produces the man for the hour.

Fidel Castro

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Fidel Castro

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Introduction

His full name is Fidel Alejandro Vittore Castro Ruz. Borned August 13, 1926

At a sugar plantation in Birn, nearMayar, in themodern-day Holguin

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Early Life

Un common child

Spent many years in private Catholic boarding schools

Had interest in sports

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Adversity

Castros father left his family when he was just 15 years oldas a result he faced many challenges early in his life.

Castro rose in many foster homes away from his fathers

house. Due to separation of their parents there were no bread winner

in the house and as a result he faced financial problems.

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Family Background

His father Angel Castro first married with, Lina Ruz

Gonzlez and then married to another woman,

Maria Luisa Argota.

He was the third child born tongel Castro y Argiz,

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Political Beginnings

Entered law school at the University of Havana.

1950 he graduated from law school with a Doctor of Laws degree.

Stood against anti university gangs

Started participating in university elections

Decision for revolution

Castro spoke against the United States.

Castro joined an anti-American demonstration trip to Bogot, Colombia

.

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26th of July Movement

Overthrew the Fulgencio Batista government inCuba.

He made his famous statement that "we arefighting to do away with dictatorship in Cubaand to establish the foundations of genuinerepresentative government" and promised to"prepare and conduct truly honest generalelections within twelve months" aftersuccess.

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Attack on Moncada Barracks

Castro captured with some of his fellows. Delivered famous speech during his trial

History will Absorb Me Assassination attempts CIA made 638 attempts for his assassination. His famous quote about this is

I'm really happy to reach 80. I never expected it, notleast having a neighbor - the greatest power in theworld- trying to kill me every day."

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Public image

Large crowd of people gathered to cheer at

Castro's flaming speeches, which typically lasted

for hours. His famous quote about revolution

A revolution is not a bed of roses. A

revolution is a struggle between the future

and the past.

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He had firm believe on unity, according to him

I began revolution with 82 men. If I had to do it again, I

do it with 10 or 15 and absolute faith. It does not matterhow small you are if you have faith and plan of action.

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Health Problems

Bleeding cause by chronic diverticulitis.

The Cuban people will always pray for their leader