James Britt Donovan Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for James Britt Donovan, based on 4 World History Database records associated with United States of America.

4 records1962–19624 events1 places

Chronological biography

1962

Prisoner Exchange NegotiationsJune 1962

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

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

Direct Prisoner Negotiations ExpandedJuly 1962

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

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

Food and Medicine Exchange TermsDecember 1962

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

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

Prisoner Exchange Agreement Signed21 December 1962

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

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

Titles and roles

Lawyer for Cuban Families Committee

Record provenance

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