Miami-Dade Public Library System

On the 50th anniversary of the Bay of Pigs invasion, veterans of Brigade 2506 will gather for a retrospective discussion on the events that lead up to the ill-fated invasion and its aftermath. Veterans represent all branches of the Brigade’s armed forces.  The program takes place on Monday, April 18, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. at the West Dade Regional Library – 9445 Coral Way.

This special program will be complemented by a viewing of the documentary film Prisoners Return – narrated by Ralph Renick and an exhibition that includes a wide array of books, newspaper articles and visually-engaging special collection materials in both English and Spanish.
The evening will be moderated by Miami-Dade County Commissioner Javier D. Souto, himself a Bay of Pigs veteran. Veterans include Amado Cantillo, Miguel Penton, Raul Solis, Mario Zuñiga, Julio Pestonit and Manuel Menendez Pou.

The program will be presented in both English and Spanish.

Media Contact:
Victoria Galan- Public Affairs Officer
Tel. 305.375.5180, galanv@mdpls.org

Jose Toledo - Marketing
Tel. 305.375.5016, toleodoj@mdpls.org