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__ Script Ideas  __ ** Castro Becomes Cuba's Leader ** In July of 1959, Fidel Castro finally took over control of Cuba. He used force and remained its dictatorial leader for almost 5 decades! He was the leader of the only communist country in the Western Hemisphere. During 1959 and 1960, Castro made huge changes within Cuba, including nationalizing industry, collectivizing agriculture, and seizing American-owned businesses and farms. During these 2 years, Castro also alienated the US and established strong ties with the Soviet Union. ** Tiananmen Square ** In November of 1958 a major expansion on Tiananmen Square began. Mao Zedong had a vision to create the square the largest and most spectacular in the world. The square was intended to hold over 500,000 people. To create this vision a large number of residential buildings and other structures had to be demolished. The Great Hall of People and the Revolutionary History Museum were constructed on the western and eastern sides of the squares in order to commemorate the 10 year anniversary of The People’s Republic of China. ** John Lennon  ** John Lennon was pronounced dead at 11:07 last night at Roosevelt Hospital (December 8th 1980). After being shot yesterday at 10:50 pm. Mark David Chapman shot Lennon in the back four times, near the entrance of The Dakota. Ono, his wife, told us today that “there is no funeral for John”. His body was cremated and Ono scattered his ashes in NYC central park. The Dakota- apartment building Lennon lived in. NYC Chapman pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 20 yrs to life in prison. We recommend you go to Broadway to see bye bye birdie!