Ernesto "Che" Guevara or "Milk-man"?

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Ernesto "Che" Guevara or "Milk-man"?

"The Milk-man" in Cuba refers to the nickname of Ernesto "Che" Guevara, an Argentine Marxist revolutionary who played a significant role in the Cuban Revolution. The nickname "El Lechero" or "The Milkman" was given to Guevara during the guerrilla campaign in Cuba, specifically in the Sierra Maestra mountains.

According to accounts from that time, Guevara took on the task of distributing milk to the rebels in the mountains. This role, along with his commitment to the cause and his revolutionary fervor, led to him being nicknamed "El Lechero" or "The Milkman." The nickname was a symbol of his dedication and practical involvement in the everyday needs of the guerrilla fighters.

Ernesto "Che" Guevara went on to become a key figure in the Cuban Revolution and held various high-ranking positions in the Cuban government after the revolution succeeded in 1959. He remains a prominent and controversial figure in history, known for his role in the Cuban Revolution and his involvement in revolutionary movements in other parts of the world.

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Title

Ernesto "Che" Guevara or "Milk-man"?

Artist

M. Buznego.

Founder

Genuine Natural Color. Made by Dexter Press, Inc.

Date

1983.

Culture

Cuba.

Classification

Postcard.