Fidel Castro over the years (28 images)

Fidel Castro, the former leader of Cuba who led a communist revolution on the island nation, died Friday, state-run media reported. He was 90. The following is a look back at Fidel Castro's 45 years as the leader of Cuba, from the UPI archives.

The Reverend Jesse Jackson (L) shakes hands with Cuban leader Fidel Castro as he arrives in Cuba on June 25, 1984. Jackson will attempt to negotiate the release of prisoners with Castro during his meetings here. UPI file photo.

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Fidel Castro (R) addressed students at the State Technical University in Santiago on November 29, 1971. UPI file photo.

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Cuban President Fidel Castro is pictured in this July 26, 1984 file photo during celebrations in Cienfuegos, Cuba marking the 31st anniversary of the start of the Cuban Revolution. UPI file photo.

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Fidel Castro throws out the first pitch to open a new season of baseball in Havana, Cuba in this April 1960 file photo. UPI file photo.

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