VOICED: Cubans recall Bay of Pigs invasion

The video covers the Bay of Pigs invasion, a failed military operation by US-backed Cuban exiles against Cuba. It details the preparation, including recruitment and training in various countries, and the political context involving Cuba's ties to the Soviet Union. The invasion, executed under President Kennedy, ended in disaster with Cuban forces quickly defeating the invaders. The aftermath saw prisoners exchanged for supplies, and the event continues to affect US-Cuba relations.

What was the primary reason for the Bay of Pigs invasion?

• To support Fidel Castro's regime

• To counter Cuba's ties with the Soviet Union

• To promote tourism in Cuba

• To establish a new government in Nicaragua

Where did the CIA begin recruiting Cuban exiles for the invasion?

• Honduras

• Guatemala

• Florida

• Nicaragua

Who was the US President when the Bay of Pigs invasion was executed?

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• John F. Kennedy

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• Richard Nixon

How long did it take for Fidel Castro's forces to defeat the mercenaries?

• 24 hours

• 48 hours

• 72 hours

• 96 hours

What was exchanged for the 1200 prisoners after the invasion?

• Diplomatic recognition

• Medical supplies and food

• Military equipment

• Cuban land