Historical Organization
Federation of University Students
Fidel Castro and JosĂ© Antonio EcheverrĂa agreed to coordinate opposition to Batista while maintaining their organizations’ autonomy.
Students attempted to kill Batista and spark a national uprising. The assault failed after fierce fighting in Havana.
Police killed the student leader near the University of Havana after the palace and radio actions.
Women in the Revolutionary Directorate transported messages, sheltered activists and sustained clandestine work around the Havana action.
