2007-02-13 12:08:00 · 3 answers · asked by rascal 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
The Bay of Pigs Invasion was an unsuccessful attempt by United States-backed Cuban exiles to overthrow the government of the Cuban dictator Fidel Castro. Increasing friction between the U.S. government and Castro's leftist regime led President Dwight D. Eisenhower to break off diplomatic relations with Cuba in January 1961. Even before that, however, the Central Intelligence Agency had been training anti-revolutionary Cuban exiles for a possible invasion of the island. The invasion plan was approved by Eisenhower's successor, John F. Kennedy.
2007-02-13 12:11:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Bay of Pigs was a failed invasion attempt by the Cuban Anti-Castro (Reactionaries) forces with help from the U.S. (CIA). It seems somebody underestimated the strength and popularity of their foes.
2007-02-13 13:40:59 · answer #2 · answered by WMD 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
invasion of CUBA by malcontents "Bay of Pigs" was landing site
2007-02-13 12:15:35 · answer #3 · answered by flowerpet56 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋