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Castro Enters Havana in Triumph

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Fidel Castro arrived in Havana to massive crowds after a week-long victory march from Santiago de Cuba. Speaking at Camp Columbia military base, Castro declared the revolution complete and vowed to end corruption and poverty. Manuel Urrutia was installed as President with Castro as commander-in-chief.

  • T1 Granma Official Official
  • T2 New York Times Major