The Cuban Revolution, which culminated in 1959, had a profound impact on U.S.-Cuba relations, leading to decades of hostility. Fidel Castro's overthrow of the Batista regime resulted in the establishment of a socialist state closely aligned with the Soviet Union. The U.S. responded with severe economic sanctions, including the embargo initiated in 1960, that aimed to isolate the island both politically and economically. The revolution heightened Cold War tensions and exemplified the struggle against imperialism in Latin America, making Cuba a focal point in U.S. foreign policy. The legacy of this revolution continues to influence relations between the two nations today.