Ernesto "Che" Guevara Biography and Timeline — Page 3

Interview on Ministry of Industries

Guevara discusses his new responsibilities as minister and the government's industrial development programme.

Foreign Aid and Development Speech

Guevara speaks on foreign assistance, economic development and Cuba's industrial strategy.

First National Sugar Meeting

Guevara addresses the First National Sugar Meeting on production and the role of the sugar economy.

Pencil Factory Inauguration

Guevara speaks at the inauguration of a pencil factory in Batabanó as part of Cuba's industrial programme.

Cuba Historical Exception or Vanguard

Guevara publishes an essay assessing the Cuban Revolution's significance for anti-colonial struggle in Latin America.

China Exposition Closing Remarks

Guevara speaks at the closing of a Chinese exhibition in Havana shortly before the Bay of Pigs invasion.

Punta del Este Economic Conference Speech

As head of Cuba's delegation, Guevara addresses the Inter-American Economic and Social Council conference in Uruguay.

Second Punta del Este Speech

Guevara gives a second major intervention at Punta del Este on development, sovereignty and regional economics.

Punta del Este Press Conference

After returning to Cuba, Guevara discusses the Punta del Este conference and its political implications.

ORI National Directorate

Guevara becomes a member of the national leadership of the Integrated Revolutionary Organizations.

Cuban Revolution Influence Speech

Guevara speaks on the influence of the Cuban Revolution in Latin America.

A New Culture of Work

Guevara presents his ideas on labour, discipline and socialist consciousness in a speech on a new culture of work.

Second Visit to Soviet Union

Guevara begins his second official visit to the Soviet Union as a representative of the Cuban government.

The Cadre: Backbone of the Revolution

Guevara publishes an essay describing the political and organizational role of revolutionary cadres.

To Be a Young Communist Speech

Guevara addresses young communists on political commitment, study, work and personal conduct.

Missile Crisis Command in Pinar del Rio

During the missile crisis, Guevara is assigned to command forces in Pinar del Río against a possible U.S. invasion.

Tactics and Strategy of the Latin American Revolution

Guevara develops an argument on revolutionary tactics and strategy in Latin America after the missile crisis.

Against Bureaucratism

Guevara publishes a critique of bureaucratic habits and administrative inefficiency in revolutionary institutions.

Official Visit to Algeria

Guevara begins an official visit to newly independent Algeria under President Ahmed Ben Bella.

Guerrilla Warfare: A Method

Guevara publishes an essay arguing for guerrilla warfare as a revolutionary method under specified political conditions.

PURS National Directorate

Guevara serves on the national leadership of the United Party of the Socialist Revolution of Cuba.

On the Budgetary Finance System

Guevara sets out his views on centralized financing, planning and management in Cuba's state industrial sector.

UNCTAD Speech

Guevara addresses the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development in Geneva on development and unequal economic relations.

Planning with Tamara Bunke

Guevara meets Tamara Bunke and discusses preparations connected with a future revolutionary mission in Bolivia.

Interview on Cuban Politics and Brazil

Guevara gives an interview discussing the Cuban revolutionary party, regional politics and the crisis in Brazil.

Soviet Union Visit

Guevara begins another official visit to the Soviet Union on behalf of the Cuban government.

International State Mission Departure

Guevara leaves Cuba for an extended diplomatic mission that includes the United Nations and several African countries.

United Nations General Assembly Address

Guevara addresses the United Nations General Assembly as Cuba's representative during the nineteenth session.

Departure for African Tour

After his United Nations visit, Guevara leaves New York for a multi-country diplomatic tour in Africa.

Afro-Asian Solidarity Seminar Speech

Guevara addresses the Second Economic Seminar of Afro-Asian Solidarity in Algiers.

Return to Cuba after International Tour

Guevara returns to Cuba after his international tour and soon disappears from public view.

Farewell Letter to Fidel Castro

Guevara gives Fidel Castro a farewell letter renouncing his Cuban government posts before leaving on an international mission.

Congo Mission under Alias Tatu

During the Congo mission, Guevara operates under the name Tatu while working with Cuban and Congolese guerrillas.

Departure from the Congo

Guevara leaves the Congo after concluding that the Cuban-backed guerrilla mission has failed.

Secret Return toward Cuba

After leaving Africa, Guevara is brought back secretly toward Cuba to prepare for a new guerrilla mission in Bolivia.

Arrival in Bolivia under False Identity

Guevara arrives in Bolivia in disguise using false identity documents before joining the guerrilla base.

Role range: 1966-1967

Bolivian Diary Begins

Guevara reaches the Ñancahuazú base and begins the diary that records the Bolivian campaign.

Role range: 1966-1967

Meeting with Mario Monje

Guevara meets Bolivian Communist Party leader Mario Monje, and disagreements emerge over command and strategy.

Role range: 1966-1967

First Guerrilla Ambush

Guevara's force ambushes Bolivian troops in the first major armed action of the campaign.

Role range: 1966-1967

Bolivian National Liberation Army Announced

The guerrilla movement publicly identifies itself as the National Liberation Army of Bolivia.

Role range: 1966-1967