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Fidel Castro dusts off military uniform
Added At: 2010-09-03 6:10 PM
Last Updated At: 2010-09-03 6:10 PM
Soldiers place a flag covered coffin containing the remains of Cuba's late Brig. Gen. Calixto Garcia on a military vehicle during his state funeral in Havana, Cuba, Thursday Sept. 2, 2010.
Associated Press
HAVANA: Fidel Castro dusted off his military fatigues for the first time since stepping down as president four years ago, a symbolic act in a Communist country where little signals often carry enormous significance.
The revolutionary leader wore the cap and uniform — minus the star and laurels he held as commander in chief — at a speech early Friday to students at the University of Havana. The clothing was sure to revive speculation the 84-year-old is seeking a larger role in Cuban politics after turning power over to his younger brother Raul.
Castro repeated his warning that the world stands on the brink of a nuclear conflagration due to tension pitting the United States and Israel against Iran. Castro has repeated the message since emerging from seclusion in July.
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