Topic: Bay of Pigs

'The Presidents' Club': 10 stories about relationships between American presidents

From Truman to Obama, 10 stories of friendships and feuds between US presidents.

What Ozzie Guillen got right about Fidel Castro

OK, Ozzie Guillen was undeniably insensitive to the Cuban-American community when he said he respected Fidel Castro as a survivor. But he didn't get the facts wrong.

JFK library releases last secret Oval Office tapes

The newly revealed tapes provide a window into the final months of the 35th president's life.

'Pan Am' has a lot to keep track of, but is fun drama

‘Pan Am’ harkens back to a simpler era of air travel, but does it make for a good TV show? Read our review to find out.

Jackie Kennedy book: glimpses of White House intimacy, and happiness

Some of the real gems in the book based on interviews Jackie Kennedy gave deal less with famous people and more with the quirks of domestic life at the White House.

In Cuba, Castro's communist hard-liners dash hopes of reform

Raúl Castro has freed some political prisoners, talked of term limits, and announced plans to lay off half a million government workers. But he's chosen for his inner circle senior hard-liners who resist change. Until they leave, change will be limited.

White House situation room, 'nerve center' of bin Laden raid, turns 50

The White House situation room is now associated with one of President Obama's successes, but it owes its existence to JFK's great blunder.

Bay of Pigs: Cuba celebrates at opening of Party summit

Bay of Pigs celebrations coincides with Communist Party congress in Cuba.

Evolution of Cuban revolution

Bomb Power

Has modern warfare given US presidents too much power?

Classic book review: Libra

More fiction than fact, this novel replays the JFK assassination.

Classic book review: Libra

More fiction than fact, this novel replays the JFK assassination.

One year after his election, what has Obama achieved?

Obama got off to a quick start. But almost one year after winning the presidency, his deeds are at risk of paling next to his aspirations.

McNamara stuck to Vietnam War despite doubts

The former defense secretary went on to head the World Bank but could never escape his association with Vietnam.

Chummy Obama, Chávez mark 'spirit of cooperation' at summit

Despite worries that the agenda would be hijacked by a debate about America's Cuba policy, the Summit of the Americas finished with a feeling of goodwill.

Power Rules

Longtime Washington inside Leslie H. Gelb prescribes common sense as the antidote to US foreign policy blunders.

Antiwar activists split over Obama's Afghanistan policy

Lawmakers and others who were against the Iraq war generally support the president. But they worry about another 'quagmire.'

US national security's challenge: communication

History shows what happens when agencies don't talk.

A front-row view of JFK's presidency

Ted Sorensen's loving portrait of his boss, John F. Kennedy.