In this second episode devoted to the leader of the Cuban Revolution Fidel Castro, historian Virginie Girod looks back at the diplomatic rapprochement between Cuba and the USSR. After the success of his coup, Castro became Prime Minister of the Republic of Cuba in 1959. A new era then opened: reformer, Fidel Castro established collective agreements, agrarian reform, and the suspension of tenant evictions. Internationally, Castro is rejected by the United States. In search of an alliance, he turned to the enemy of the Americans and concluded trade agreements with the USSR. Suspicious, the United States will organize the landing of the Bay of Pigs, which will only have the consequence of demonstrating the solidity of the Castro regime. "Au Cœur de l'Histoire" is a Europe 1 Studio production

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Highlights: "At the heart of history" is aimed at history buffs but also at those who seek to learn history easily. More lively than the revision sheets, Virginie Girod's historical accounts will allow you to memorize by listening the issues of the conflicts that have marked France and Europe. To help students in preparation for the certificate or the baccalaureate of History-Geography, "Au Cœur de l'Histoire" addresses through the destinies of various characters.

[To listen also to revise the Bac or the Brevet] In this second episode devoted to the leader of the Cuban Revolution Fidel Castro, historian Virginie Girod returns to the diplomatic rapprochement between Cuba and the USSR. After the success of his coup, Castro became Prime Minister of the Republic of Cuba in 1959. A new era then opened: reformer, Fidel Castro established collective agreements, agrarian reform, and the suspension of tenant evictions. Internationally, Castro is rejected by the United States. In search of an alliance, he turned to the enemy of the Americans and concluded trade agreements with the USSR. Suspicious, the United States will organize the landing of the Bay of Pigs, which will only have the consequence of demonstrating the solidity of the Castro regime. "Au Cœur de l'Histoire" is a Europe 1 Studio productionTopics covered: Cold War – USSR – United States – Kennedy – Fidel Castro" At the heart of history" is aimed at history buffs but also at those who seek to learn history easily. Whether you want to reinforce your general knowledge, or review a history lesson seen in class without going through textbooks, this podcast is for you. To help students in preparation for the certificate or the baccalaureate of History-Geography, " At the heart of history" addresses through the destinies of various characters the major chapters of the school program of Third as well as the school program of Terminale: French Revolution; World War I; totalitarian regimes in interwar Europe; Second World War, Vichy regime, Collaboration and Resistance; creation of the European Union... More lively than the revision sheets, Virginie Girod's historical accounts will allow you to memorize by listening the issues of the conflicts that have marked France and Europe and to have in mind examples of characters who are related to them. " At the heart of the story" is a Europe 1 Studio podcast. Writing and presentation: Virginie Girod - Production: Camille Bichler- Artistic direction: Adèle Humbert and Julien Tharaud - Director: Clément Ibrahim - Original music: Julien Tharaud - Additional music: Julien Tharaud and Sébastien Guidis - Communication: Kelly Decroix - Visual: Sidonie Mangin