Fidel Castro:

I'm not thinking of cutting my beard, because I'm accustomed to my beard and my beard means many things to my country. When we have fulfilled our promise of good government, I will cut my beard.

— Fidel Castro Modern

Cuban revolutionary leader

Context

Interview with CBS, 30 days after the start of the Revolution.

Date / Period

1959

Source

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