Revolution: Strong Man Batista Takes Over In Cuba.
Revolution: Strong Man Batista Takes Over In Cuba.
Clip: 351821_1_1
Year Shot: 1952
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1572
Original Film: 025-543-03
HD: N/A
Location: Cuba, Havana
Timecode: 04:41:28 - 04:42:30
Revolution: Strong Man Batista Takes Over In Cuba. Revolution comes to Havana, as 'Strong Man' Gen. Fulgencio Batista, who overthrew government back in 1933 to set himself in power, stages a lightning coup and ousts the incumbent Pres. Prio Socarras. Various shots of soldiers, tanks in the streets amidst an orderly crowd. Armed troops guard a doorway, turn away a few people. Man (Batista?) speaks at microphones. Armed soldiers take their places on a rooftop (like snipers, only not shooting right now).