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Overview of the Juanita Ruz speeches

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Overview of the Juanita Castro 69000 1 Ruz speeches Title: Juanita Castro Ruz speeches Date (inclusive): undated Collection Number: 69000 Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives Language of Material: English Physical Description: 1 phonotape reel(0.1 Linear Feet) Abstract: Relates to the communist government of Cuba. Creator: Castro Ruz, Juanita, 1933- Hoover Institution Library & Archives Access The collection is open for research; materials must be requested at least two business days in advance of intended use. Publication Rights For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives. Acquisition Information Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 1969. Preferred Citation [Identification of item], Juanita Castro Ruz speeches, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives. Biographical/Historical Note Sister of , premier of Cuba; anti-communist émigré to the United States. Scope and Content of Collection Relates to the communist government of Cuba. Subjects and Indexing Terms Audiotapes Cuba -- History -- 1959-1990 Castro, Fidel, 1926-2016

Sound recording Scope and Contents note The recording begins with a six-minute introduction that discusses the lies and violence of Castro's regime and describes Juanita's statement as particularly moving due to its emotion and brutal description of Cuba's reality. It is described as a speech that is galvanizing people to demand justice. The speech occurs on Part One of the recording, from 6:14 to 20:23. It is Juanita's official press conference/statement in , 1964, to give the Mexican people a summary of her role in the revolution against Batista and the efforts she made against her brothers after her disillusionment with the movement brought by violence, communism and Russian imperialism. She describes the current conditions and climate of terror and panic in Cuba, lack of food and medical car,e and confirms that Cuba is influencing other communist/ socialist movements in Latin America. She ultimately asks for Mexico's acceptance as a political refugee and renounces the government for its abuses. The remainder of Part One and all of Part Two is comprised of music and reading of scripture (both in English and Spanish), called "La Hora Vespertina." Access Use copy reference number:

Overview of the Juanita Castro 69000 2 Ruz speeches