The Bay of Pigs Invasion, conducted in April 1961, was a failed military operation where a CIA-trained force of Cuban exiles attempted to overthrow Cuba's communist leader, Fidel Castro. Launched under President Kennedy, the poorly executed invasion faced strong resistance and ended in a decisive defeat, embarrassing the U.S. and strengthening Castro's position in Cuba and globally. This event significantly impacted U.S.-Cuba relations and marked a critical point in the Cold War.
