LIFE – The Cuban Revolution by Joseph Scherschel

Fidel Castro (R) standing on balcony of the Hilton Hotel with friends after his triumphal entry into the city. Havana 1959.

Later Deposed Pres. of Cuba, Fulgencio Batista. April 1958

A picture of Havana University, with anti-batista signs on main entrance gates. April 1958

Fidel Castro, Havana, Cuba, 1959

Cuban rebel Ernesto "Che" Guevara w. his left arm in a sling. Havana, Cuba. January 07, 1959

Rebel leader Fidel Castro being interviewed on his victory. Havana 1959

Chief of staff Camilo Cienfuegos. Havana, 1959

First Cosmonaut Yuri A. Gagarin and Cuban President Fidel Castro, during July 26th celebrations. Havana 1961

Fidel Castro (C) and Osvaldo Dorticos Torrado (L). July 1959

Rebels Fidel Castro (C) and Camilo Cienfuegos (L) during baseball game. July 1959

Castro w/ Camilo Cienfuegos during baseball game. Havana, July 1959

Dancer Margot Fonteyn (seated) talking to Fidel Castro (L) as her husband Roberto Tito Arias (C) listens. Havana 1959

Dr. Castro with the nurses, Havana 1959

Cuban rebels Ernesto Che Guevara, Manuel Urrutia and Camilo Cienfuegos during celebration of Fidel Castro's rebel victory. Havana 1959

Cuban rebel Jorge Serguera (C) acting as prosecuter at public trial. Havana 1959

Capt. Jesus Sosa Blanco.

Rebel prosecutor Jorge Serguera demanding death sentence at public trial. Havana 1959

Capt. Jesus Sosa Blanco on public trial. Havana 1959

Cuban rebel Jorge Serguera waving his hand in the air. Havana 1959

Man celebrating public trials. Havana 1959

Rebel prosecutor Jorge Serguera pointing a finger at Capt. Jesus Sosa Blanco during public trial. Havan 1959

Capt. Jesus Sosa Blanco folding his hands together.

Cuban rebel Jorge Serguera (C) acting as prosecutor at public trial. Havana 1959

Capt. Jesus Sosa Blanco (C).

Cuban rebel Faustino Hernandez. Havana 1959

Cuban rebel Ernesto Che Guevara (L) talking with someone. Havana 1959

Cuban rebel Ernesto "Che" Guevara w. lit cigar clenched between his teeth & his left arm in a sling, talking w. unseen person. January 07, 1959. Havana, Cuba.

Cuban rebel Ernesto "Che" Guevara. January 07, 1959. Havana, Cuba

Cuban rebel Ernesto "Che" Guevara w. his left arm in a sling. January 07, 1959

Cuban rebel Camilo Cienfuegos (L) talking on the phone in the Presidential palace. Havana 1959

Raul Castroand with his wife Vilma at their wedding. Santiago, Cuba. 1959

Ex-Pres. of Cuba Carlos Prio Socarras detained on his ranch. Havana 1959

Fulgencio Batista's apartment wrecked after rebel victory. Havana 1959

People parading to celebrate the rebel victory. Havana Cuba, 1959