He made his "History Will Absolve Me" speech after a failed attack on the Moncada barracks, and then went on to lead the 26th of July Movement.
Before coming to power, this man led an armed landing on the yacht Granma, and his attempt to have his predecessor tried through his Zarpazo petition failed. He made his "History Will Absolve Me" speech after a failed attack on the Moncada barracks, and then went on to lead the 26th of July Movement. Many emigrants left this ruler's country when he opened up the port of Mariel. Along with Camilo Cienfuegos and Che Guevara, he led the overthrow of Fulgencio Batista. For 10 points, name this man who recently handed power over to his brother Raul after ruling for over forty years in Cuba.
Before coming to power, this man led an armed landing on the yacht Granma, and his attempt to have his predecessor tried through his Zarpazo petition failed.
{Fidel} Alejandro {Castro} Ruz