Fair Play Leafleting Arrest
Police arrested Oswald on August 9, 1963, after a confrontation with Cuban exiles while he distributed Fair Play for Cuba leaflets.
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FPCC Leafleting Discovery
Bringuier encountered Oswald publicly distributing Fair Play for Cuba Committee material only days after Oswald had offered help to anti-Castro activists.
FBI Jail Interview
At Oswald's request, FBI agent John Quigley interviewed him in jail about his background and Fair Play for Cuba Committee activities.
Fingertips (Pt. II)
Stevie Wonder hits no 1 on the R&B and pop chart with "Fingertips - Pt. 2". Little Stevie Wonder tops the charts with "Fingertips (Pt. II)", the first live single in history to reach No 1
Fingertips - Pt. 2
Stevie Wonder hits no 1 on the R&B and pop chart with "Fingertips - Pt. 2". Little Stevie Wonder tops the charts with "Fingertips (Pt. II)", the first live single in history to reach No 1
FPCC Membership Claims
During the FBI interview, Oswald falsely described a larger New Orleans FPCC membership and referred to the fictitious A. J. Hidell as its president.
Charges Dismissed
Charges against Bringuier and the other Cuban exiles were dismissed while Oswald pleaded guilty to disturbing the peace.
Disturbing Peace Guilty Plea
Oswald pleaded guilty to disturbing the peace on August 12, 1963, and paid a ten-dollar fine.
Leafleting Case Guilty Plea
Oswald pleaded guilty to the disturbing-the-peace charge arising from the August 9 confrontation and paid a ten-dollar fine.
FPCC Counter-Inquiry
After further Oswald leafleting, Bringuier sent an associate to Oswald's home posing as a Castro sympathizer in an attempt to learn more about his activities.
International Trade Mart Leafleting
Oswald again distributed Fair Play for Cuba literature on August 16, 1963, this time outside the International Trade Mart.
International Trade Mart Leafleting
Oswald distributed Fair Play for Cuba Committee literature outside the International Trade Mart with hired assistance.
Television Coverage of FPCC Activity
Local television news filmed Oswald's Fair Play for Cuba Committee leafleting, giving his pro-Castro campaign wider public exposure.
Oswald Interview Broadcast
WDSU broadcast a shortened version of Stuckey's Oswald interview on Latin Listening Post.
Oswald Radio Interview Recorded
Stuckey recorded a longer interview with Oswald about the Fair Play for Cuba Committee and Cuban political issues.
Stuckey Contact About Oswald
Bringuier's information helped William Stuckey locate Oswald for a radio interview about the Fair Play for Cuba Committee.
WDSU Radio Interview
Broadcaster William Stuckey recorded a radio interview with Oswald on August 17, 1963, concerning the Fair Play for Cuba Committee.
WDSU Stuckey Interview
William Stuckey recorded an interview in which Oswald discussed the Fair Play for Cuba Committee and presented himself as its New Orleans spokesman.
Debate Proposal
After seeking to air more of the Oswald interview, Stuckey helped develop the idea of a debate between Oswald and a local anti-Castro opponent.
Conversation Carte Blanche Debate
Bringuier debated Oswald on WDSU's Conversation Carte Blanche program about Castro, communism, and the Fair Play for Cuba Committee.
Post-Debate Press Release
After the WDSU debate, Bringuier issued a press release urging citizens to seek a congressional investigation of Oswald.
Soviet Defection Raised in Debate
During the WDSU debate, Oswald was confronted publicly with his years in the Soviet Union, weakening his effort to present the FPCC as a local political movement.
Televised Debate on Cuba
Oswald debates Carlos Bringuier about Cuba and the Fair Play for Cuba Committee, giving his pro-Castro political activity wider public attention.
WDSU Carte Blanche Debate
Oswald debated Carlos Bringuier and Edward Butler on WDSU's Conversation Carte Blanche program on August 21, 1963.
WDSU Debate Arranged
Stuckey arranged the WDSU debate that placed Oswald opposite Carlos Bringuier and Edward Butler.
WDSU Radio Debate
Oswald debated Carlos Bringuier and Edward Butler on WDSU, defending the Castro government and his Fair Play for Cuba Committee activity.
Saigon Ambassadorship
Becomes US ambassador during the crisis of the Diem regime
Blowin in the Wind
Popularises protest songwriting during the civil rights era.
Blowin in the Wind
Sing Dylan's Blowin in the Wind at the March on Washington.
Demonstrations
250,000 civil rights supporters join the "March on Washington"
Speech
Makes the "I have a dream speech"
The Times They Are a-Changin
Works on political material later central to The Times They Are a-Changin.
FBI Interview on Oswald
Stuckey told the FBI about statements Oswald had made concerning his years in the Soviet Union and his Fair Play for Cuba activities.
DRE New Orleans Delegate
Bringuier served as the New Orleans delegate of the anti-Castro Cuban Student Directorate while operating his clothing store on Decatur Street.
Eastern Airlines Litigation
Ferrie's litigation over his dismissal from Eastern Airlines continued through August 1963, with New Orleans attorney G. Wray Gill representing him.
Fair Play for Cuba Committee (FPCC)
Oswalds political work in New Orleans came to an end after a WDSU radio debate between Bringuier and Oswald arranged by journalist Bill Stuckey, during the course of the debate, Oswald was confronted with accusations about his past in the Soviet Union
Fair Play for Cuba Committee (FPCC)
Oswalds political work in New Orleans came to an end after a WDSU radio debate between Bringuier and Oswald arranged by journalist Bill Stuckey, during the course of the debate, Oswald was confronted with accusations about his past in the Soviet Union
Invitation to Return to Irving
During their summer correspondence, Paine urged Marina to return to Irving and live with her because of continuing difficulties with Lee Oswald.
Latin Listening Post Guest Search
Stuckey had been seeking a Fair Play for Cuba Committee representative for his Latin Listening Post radio program before learning about Oswald.
New York Talent Trip
Ruby traveled to New York in August 1963 while dealing with American Guild of Variety Artists problems and seeking entertainment talent for his clubs.
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