1959 - Fidel Castro drives triumphantly past cheering crowds in Havana, Cuba after his regime takes power, and he makes an impassioned speech from a balcony.
1961 - Fidel Castro gives a passionate speech to crowds in Havana, blaming an invasion on the US.
the capitolio building in the centre of havana, cuba
People on sidewalk of Castro street
1959 - Fidel Castro addresses excited crowds in Havana, Cuba after being put into power.
Aerial view of Castro de Armea ruins in a forest, Spain.
Aerial view of Castro de Armea archaeological site, Spain.
1962 - JFK calls for an arms blockade during the Cuban Missile Crisis, and US Navy planes patrol the seas.
Aerial view of Castro de Armea ruins in Allariz, Spain.
Aerial view of Castro de Armea ruins in Allariz, Spain.
shot of havana cuba street scene
DOVER, United Kingdom, 12 June 2025 - St Mary in Castro Church, Dover, Kent, England, UK, interior with stone arches, narrow windows and quiet aisles
1959 - Cuba's newly-appointed President in the Castro regime, Manuel Urrutia Lleo, addresses enthusiastic crowds on a street in Havana.
1961 - Cubans in Miami hold a rally to thank JFK for his support of their countrymen seeking to escape communism and Castro.
1961 - JFK gives a speech promising to help support Cubans who want freedom from communism and Castro.
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The Castro Theatre. San Francisco
1961 - At a military training depot in Guatemala, suspicions are raised about Cuban rebel fighters being trained there.
Cookie Store in Castro District
SAN FRANCISCO - Circa October, 2015 - An establishing shot of Castro Street in San Francisco.
Aerial view of Castro de Armea ruins in Allariz, Spain.
1962 - Locals work at the US Navy's Guantanamo Bay in Cuba.
Vigo city aerial view Monte do Castro park
Belesar, Spain - 02 November 2025: Aerial view of the stark Castro Candaz ruins rising from the water, contrasting the dark water and barren landscape.
1960 - Huge crowds gather in Caracas, Venezuela to show their support for President Betancourt, after communists made an attempt on his life.
1961 - Cuba's Foreign Minister Roa speaks at the UN and accuses the United States of training rebel forces in Florida, which Ambassador Adlai Stevenson categorically denies.
Aerial view of Castro de Armea ruins in Allariz, Spain.
Pan of Castro Street San Fransisco
1961 - Demonstrations across the globe are staged in support of Castro.
SAN FRANCISCO - Circa October, 2015 - An establishing shot of Castro Street in San Francisco.
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Aerial view of Castro do Monte da Franqueira hilltop, Portugal.
1965 - Cuban refugees arrive in Florida by boat, many of the Coast Guard, when Castro permits emigration and LBJ pledges federal aid.
1961 - Cuban airmen rebelling against Castro bomb Havana.
SAN FRANCISCO - Circa October, 2015 - A daytime establishing shot of the large gay pride flag at the intersection of Castro and Market Streets in San Francisco.
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Aerial view of Castro do Monte da Franqueira in Portugal.
Belesar, Spain - 02 November 2025: Aerial view of the ancient ruins of Castro Candaz rise majestically from the dark lake waters, a stark contrast against the green hills.
shot of havana cuba street scene and coast
ALCOBACA, Portugal, 13 MAY 2024 - Tomb of Ines de Castro showing Christ presiding over the Last Judgement in Alcobaca Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
shot of havana cuba street scene with old buildings
1963 - Ransomed prisoners from Cuba disembark a plane at Homestead Air Force Base in Florida.
ALCOBACA, Portugal, 13 MAY 2024 - Tomb of Ines de Castro showing Christ presiding over the Last Judgement in Alcobaca Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
1963 - Ransomed prisoners from Cuba are reunited with their families in a hangar at Homestead Air Force Base in Florida, and attorney James Donovan is celebrated for his role in negotiating their release.
1965 - Cuban refugees arrive en masse in Florida, and a narrator shares some theories as to why Castro has permitted for this mass emigration.
SAN FRANCISCO - Circa October, 2015 - A gay pride flag flies outside a residence near the Castro District in San Francisco.
1963 - Ransomed prisoners from Cuba are reunited with their families on Christmas, and pray at church in Miami, Florida.
DOVER, United Kingdom, 12 June 2025 - St Mary in Castro Church, Dover, Kent, England, UK, interior with stone arches, narrow windows and quiet aisles
SAN FRANCISCO - Circa October, 2015 - A nighttime establishing shot of the large gay pride flag at the intersection of Castro and Market Streets in San Francisco.
Geres National Park Beautiful Shepherd Dogs Guarding Cows Medium Shot
Geres National Park Beautiful Shepherd Dogs Guarding Cows Long Shot