Castro and the trip that shaped the 1960s
Simon Hall explores why Fidel Castro’s visit to New York City in 1960 shaped the rest of the decade

Published: December 10, 2020 at 12:31 pm
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In September 1960, Fidel Castro visited New York City to give the opening address at the United Nations General Assembly. Historian Simon Hall, author of Ten Days in Harlem, explores the impact of this trip, and how it was to shape an entire decade.
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