Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Kennedy's Global Challenge
The Cold War was still being waged during John Kennedy's administration. Read about the challenges he faced in Europe, Latin America, and, most ominously, in Cuba.
Alabama Humanities Foundation
Encyclopedia of Alabama: Bay of Pigs Invasion and the Ang
Detailed discussion of the Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba and the controversial role played by the Alabama Air National Guard.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Fidel Castro 2nd Declaration
This site contains the text of a speech delivered by Castro on February 4, 1962 titled "The Second Declaration of Havana." In this speech you can see Castro's Marxist-Leninist ideology.
Library of Congress
Loc: Poetry 180: Soccer Moms
This poem reminisces on everyday life among Cuban women in the midst of the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis.
Mount Holyoke College
International Relations: Memorandum of Discussion: January 28, 1961
The text of a conversation between President Kennedy and his advisors concerning the "prospects for success" of an American plan to send American-trained Cuban exiles to invade Cuba.
Mount Holyoke College
Documents Relating to American Foreign Policy: Cuban Missle Crisis
Links to declassified documents surrounding and responding to Bay of Pigs and the Cuban Missile Crisis. Includes memorandums, statements, public addresses, meeting transcripts, etc.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Fidel Castro
This site contains the text of Castro's speech "On the Export of Revolution." Castro talks about what he believes the Cuban revolution has taught the world.
Mount Holyoke College
Effect on u.s. u.s.s.r. Relations From Bay of Pigs
This is a telegram from the Embassy in the Soviet Union to the Department of State. It provides a typical example demonstrating the cold war relations and tensions.
Mount Holyoke College
Memo. Within State Dept. Regarding the Bay of Pigs
This is a request from then Under Secretary of State Bowles to reconsider the covert action resulting in the Bay of Pigs invasion.
Mount Holyoke College
Memo. Within State Dept. Regarding the Bay of Pigs
This is a State Dept. memo regarding the Bay of Pigs Invasion, this one cites the proposed action and the considerable consequences.
Ducksters
Ducksters: The Cold War for Kids: Bay of Pigs
Kids learn about the history of the Bay of Pigs in Cuba during the Cold War. A CIA led attempt to take over Fidel Castro's government.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: Bay of Pigs Invasion for Kids
History Questions: Bay of Pigs Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Bay of Pigs Invasion
Provides detailed facts and information about how the CIA-backed Cuban exiles launched a botched invasion at the Bay of Pigs in Cuba.
Mount Holyoke College
Soviets Say a u.s. Attack on Cuba Would Mean Nuclear War
A September 11, 1962 New York Times article relates the Soviet statement threatening nuclear war.
Curated OER
Invading Cuban Soldiers Captured at Bay of Pigs
Identifies many of the key points necessary to understand the Bay of Pigs invasion. Looks at those who planned, organized, and executed the invasion. A great introduction to the Bay of Pigs.