Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

James Britt Donovan Biography and Timeline

Follow James Britt Donovan through 4 dated historical records for United States of America.

James Britt Donovan, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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1962–1962Years on this page

1962

Prisoner Exchange Negotiations

Lawyer for Cuban Families Committee · Havana · Warfare / Bay of Pigs Invasion

Donovan begins direct negotiations with Castro for release of brigade prisoners.

Role range: 1960-1962

Direct Prisoner Negotiations Expanded

Lawyer for Cuban Families Committee · Havana · Warfare / Bay of Pigs Invasion

Donovan continues direct talks with Castro's government over terms for releasing Bay of Pigs prisoners.

Role range: 1960-1962

Prisoner Exchange Agreement Signed

Lawyer for Cuban Families Committee · Havana · Warfare / Bay of Pigs Invasion

Donovan signs the agreement providing for release of 1,113 Brigade 2506 prisoners in exchange for food and medicine.

Role range: 1960-1962

Food and Medicine Exchange Terms

Lawyer for Cuban Families Committee · Havana · Warfare / Bay of Pigs Invasion

Donovan negotiates an exchange based on food and medical supplies rather than a conventional cash ransom.

Role range: 1960-1962

Records, sources and methodology

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