[9] Bay of Pigs Disaster

What were the American Presidents during the Cold War up to the Bay of Pigs Disaster?

Harry Truman 1945 - 1953
Dwight Eisenhower 1953 - 1961
John F Kennedy 1961 - 1963

In America, what was discussed and decided about the communist threat in Cuba?

In March 1960 there was a meeting of the US national Security Council which discussed that:

$13 million to deal with the communist threat in Cuba and a invasion planned to consist of airstrikes and covert landing at the Bay of Pigs

How was Kennedy related to the Bay of Pigs plan when he first became President?

He was briefed on the plan by the CIA after it began under Eisenhower and he decided to continue with it

What was the Bay of Pigs Invasion plan?

1 - Arm Cuban exiles to land in the Bay of Pigs Cuba

2 - Send them into Cuba with American bombers painted as Cuban planes to destroy the Cuban air force

3 - Begin counter-revolution against Fidel Castro

4 - US backed rebels would establish pro-American government

What was the planning of the Bay of Pigs Invasion?

Cuban Exiles were trained in guerilla combat in Guatemala in preparation for the invasion

Brigade 2506 was formed which consisted of Cuban exiles

What was the result and events of the Bay of Pigs Invasion and why what happened?

Cuban exiles attacked Cuban air force facilities, destroying 80% of Cuba’s air force. In April 1961, Brigade 2506 invaded the Bay of Pigs but was met by Cuban forces, resulting in many exiles killed or taken hostage. About 2,000 were captured, and around 100 were killed. Poor secrecy led to the failure of the plan.

What was the Consequences for Cuba and America because of the Bay of Pigs Incident

The Bay of Pigs invasion increased Cold War tensions. Castro's popularity rose as he repelled the American invasion. The USA negotiated a deal to exchange prisoners for goods like baby food and medicine, receiving $53 million worth. The captured troops were paraded by Castro.