08/21/2026
A special thank-you to Dr. Eduardo Zayas-Bazán, President of Brigade 2506, for his remarkable presentation at the Rotary Club of Coral Gables.
Dr. Zayas-Bazán was one of approximately 1,500 American-trained Cubans who took part in the Bay of Pigs invasion on April 17, 1961. He gave a riveting account of the invasion, guiding members and guests through a detailed timeline of how and why the operation unfolded as it did. He also addressed a hypothetical “what if” scenario I proposed involving the 1960 Nixon–Kennedy election.
His firsthand perspective brought an important chapter of history to life. The Bay of Pigs Brigade 2506 Museum in Little Havana is a must-visit for anyone interested in learning more.
I recorded the entire presentation here:
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1EcnbbZp1z/?mibextid=wwXIfr
It was especially meaningful to me that Dr. Zayas-Bazán and my father served during the same period.