Historical Events tagged with "party congress"
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Fidel Castro Steps Down from Party Leadership
Fidel Castro resigns from his position as First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba after a lengthy tenure beginning in 1961. This decision was announced during the Sixth Congress of the Communist Party in Havana, where delegates discussed Cuba's future and reforms. Castro's resignation signals a significant generational shift in Cuban leadership and reflects the country's adaptation to economic challenges.
Continue ReadingKhrushchev Denounces Stalin's Legacy
Nikita Khrushchev delivered a speech at the 20th Congress of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, where he denounced the cult of personality surrounding Joseph Stalin. This marked a significant shift in Soviet policy, as Khrushchev criticized Stalin's repression and highlighted the need for collective leadership and democratic centralism. The speech, delivered in secret to delegates, shocked many and revealed the extent of Stalin's abuses, thereby initiating a process of de-Stalinization within the Soviet Union.
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