Planning for the invasion of Cuba by the U.S. began during Eisenhower's administration in 1960 by the CIA. Eisenhower basically handed Kennedy the completed plans when he was elected all Kennedy had to do was actually execute the attack. However, the invasion did not actually take place until Kennedy's administration in 1961.
The U.S. wanted to overthrow the current government in Cuba because it was showing signs of Communism. The former dictator of Cuba was backed by the U.S. His name was Fulgnecio Batista.
Kennedy was in a difficult situation due to the surprise attack planned without an official declaration of war.
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