FAQ About John F. Kennedy
What was the Bay of Pigs invasion, and how did it affect Kennedy's presidency?
The Bay of Pigs invasion was a failed military invasion of Cuba undertaken by CIA-sponsored paramilitary groups in April 1961, shortly after Kennedy's presidency began. The plan intended to overthrow Cuban leader Fidel Castro. Its failure was a significant embarrassment to Kennedy's administration, highlighting the challenges of Cold War-era foreign policy and leading to some restructuring within his national security team. It also spurred Kennedy to take a more cautious approach in future foreign affairs.
