Supported by the u. S. Government and resulted in the capture or death of more than 1000 men. This was recorded in florida in 2011. It is about one hour. This evening, books and books is pleased to welcome mr. Jim ratzenberger and his new book brilliant disaster jfk, castro, and americas doomed invasion of cubas bay of pigs. He has written for the New York Times, vanity fair, smithsonian, and the wilson quarterly, among others. His most recent book was american 1908, and he is also the author of high steel. He examines the u. S. Backed military invasion of cuba in 1961 in this book, one of the most ill fated blunders in american history. He draws on long hidden cia documents, and delivers, as never before, the truth and consequences of those five pivotal days in april of 1961. Here to tell us more, give a warm welcome to mr. Jim ratzenberger. [applause] jim perfect. Thank you. Thank you for that introduction. Thank you to books and books for having me. This is a wonderful bookstore. I
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