Batista Boots Cuban Prez

Footage depicts Fulgencio Batista's 1952 coup. Military men stand in front of a map; one points. Shots show cars driving Havana streets, ostensibly to the presidential palace. Brief shot shows a tank guarding the building. A man, probably outgoing President Prio Socarras, sits surrounded by advisors. MS shot shows tank, palace. Overhead shot shows police or soldiers on a sidewalk, probably outside Mexican embassy. Various shots show Batista. His head is visible amid onlookers and reporters. Interior shot shows him among a press of reporters and others. He hugs a woman, strokes her hair.