Castro 'Resigns' In Show Of Strength
Castro 'Resigns' In Show Of Strength
Clip: 356358_1_1
Year Shot: 1959
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1662
Original Film: 032-058-01
HD: N/A
Location: Cuba
Timecode: 00:06:55 - 00:08:06
Castro 'Resigns' In Show Of Strength A flamboyant show of strength by Fidel Castro, whose 'resignation' as premier has Havana throngs demonstrating in fervent appeal to the revolution's leader. One result, the removal of Castro's hand picked president, Urrutia, now out of favor with the leader. In an emotional four hour broadcast, Castro shows he is still Cuba's 'maximum leader'. Castro sits at desk and speaks into microphones. Huge crowds with some banners walk through streets. Urrutia (?) shakes hands with someone. Back to Castro sitting at desk, apparently in TV studio, speaking fervently, gesturing dramatically. (It looks like he's also been sweating profusely - his shirt looks wet.)