In 1957, American journalist Herbert L. Matthews risked his life to conduct an exclusive interview with Fidel Castro, who was leading the Cuban Revolution against the dictatorial regime of Fulgencio Batista. Matthews traveled to the Sierra Maestra mountains in eastern Cuba, where Castro's rebel forces were headquartered, and spent several days interviewing the charismatic leader. The resulting article, published in The New York Times, provided the first in-depth look at Castro and his vision for Cuba, and helped to shape international opinion in support of the revolution. Matthews' daring reporting earned him both praise and criticism, but it cemented his reputation as one of the most influential journalists of his time.
