1. Fidel Castro

2. Fidel Castro was born on August 13, 1926, near Birán, Cuba One of five children he showed an interested in history and military matters growing up. Castro studied in Jesuit schools in Oriente Castro studied law in Havana and became involved with a revolutionary group at the university

3. The time

4. Beliefs

5. Accomplishedments Fidel Castro joins Partido Ortodoxo a Cuban politicalparty 1958 Dec 28 to 1959 Jan 1 Battle of Santa Clara 1959 Jan 8 Fidel Castro assumes the post of Commander-in-Chief 1959 Feb 16 Fidel Castro is sworn in as Prime Minister of Cuba

6. Challenges 2 Dec 1956 , Fidel Castro leads group in a rebellion to overthrow Fulgencio Batista 1958 Dec Battle of Yaguajay 1961 Apr 17 to 1961 Apr 19 Bay of Pigs Invasion United States Economic Blockade Against Cuba

7. Societys response

8. Lasting impact

9. Mandelas lesson Lead from the front — but don't leave your base behind

10. Conclusion

11. Citation