Facial Hair Friday: Fidel Castro - Pieces of History
WEBDec 2, 2022 · Famous for his long and bushy beard he grew during his time as a guerrilla rebel fighter, Fidel Castro’s beard became a badge of honor and later a symbol of the triumph of the revolution. Today’s post comes from Callie Belback from the National Archives History Office.
6 Interesting Facts About Fidel Castro | Britannica
WEBLearn about the life and legacy of the Cuban revolutionary leader, from his American hero status to his famous beard and cigar. Discover how he survived multiple assassination attempts and became a symbol of communism and egalitarianism.
Fidel Castro on his beard, free election & gambling (1959) - YouTube
WEBSurrounded by press and supporters, Castro answers questions regarding a free election, gambling, tourism and whether he'll shave off his beard.
Fidel Castro - Wikipedia
WEBFidel Castro was a Cuban revolutionary and politician who led Cuba from 1959 to 2008. He transformed Cuba into a one-party communist state, aligned with the Soviet Union, and supported anti-imperialist movements worldwide.
Most Impressive Facial Hair in the History of Latin America
WEBOct 29, 2018 · Fidel Castro may have the most famous beard in the Caribbean, but he was not the first Latin American historical figure to have a signature look involving facial hair. The list is long and distinguished and includes Pablo Escobar, Venustiano Carranza and …
The Castropedia: Fidel's Cuba in facts and figures
WEBJan 17, 2007 · The supply of classic "yank tanks" stopped when America declared a trade embargo in 1962, forcing Cubans to become experts in car maintenance. The beard, the cigars, the fatigues, the...
Chanting Crowds and Camo Chic - The New York Times
WEBOn April 21, 1959 — 60 years ago this Sunday — thousands of adoring New Yorkers gave a tumultuous welcome to a young celebrity emerging from Penn Station: Fidel Castro, leader of the Cuban...
Olive fatigues, straggly beard and cigars: Behind revolutionary Fidel ...
WEBFamed for his rumpled olive fatigues, straggly beard and the cigars he reluctantly gave up for health reasons, Fidel Castro kept a tight clamp on dissent at home while defining himself abroad with ...
Cuba falls in love again with the beard - and it's not about Fidel
WEBAug 21, 2019 · How did beards become a fashion statement in Cuba, from Fidel Castro's revolution to today's youngsters? Learn about the cultural and historical factors that shaped Cuban facial hair, from...
The iconography of Fidel Castro - The Economist
WEBNov 28, 2016 · The imagery of Mr Castro—particularly his beard and green fatigues—has long stood for heroic rebellion for many. But not all: in the hours after his death, Danilo Maldonado Machado, a Cuban...