Bay of Pigs Invasion: Kennedy, the Soviets, and the Cold War Gamble | The Kids History Podcast Inspired by Billy Joel

Bay of Pigs Invasion: Kennedy, the Soviets, and the Cold War Gamble | The Kids History Podcast Inspired by Billy Joel

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June 24, 2026 · 9 min · Season 1 · Episode 85

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This episode explores the Bay of Pigs Invasion and its significance during the Cold War, focusing on Kennedy's decisions and the Soviet Union's involvement.

The flames of the Cold War heat up! In this episode of History Ignited, our family team takes a closer look at the "Bay of Pigs," a major event from Billy Joel’s We Didn't Start the Fire. Join us as we explore what happened in 1961 when history felt like a high-stakes game of strategy. We’ll break down the story behind the famous invasion, how President John F. Kennedy navigated a really tough decision, and why the Soviet Union was right in the middle of it all. We make history easy to unders...

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