Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz was a Cuban politician and revolutionary who was the leader of Cuba from 1959 to 2008, serving as prime minister from 1959 to 1976 and president from 1976 to 2008. Ideologically a Marxist-Leninist and Cuban nationalist, he also served as the first secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba from 1965 until 2011. Under his administration, Cuba became a one-party communist state; industry and business were nationalized, and socialist reforms were implemented throughout society.
[Inclosure 2 in No. 211.—Translation.] Mr. Castro to Mr. Cushing. Ministry of State,The Palace, January 6, 1875. (Received January 7.) Your Excellency: I have the honor to address myself to…
[Inclosure 5 in No. 211.—Translation.] Mr. Castro to Mr. Cushing. Ministry of State,The Palace, January 12, 1875. (Received January 13) Your Excellency: I have had the honor to receive the…