Regardless of what one's opinions are of Guevara, Castro and the Cuban Revolution have endured. Yes, he made repeated mistakes as Head of the Cuban National Bank; however, he also made Cuba a superpower during the Cold War. Yes, I said superpower. No, it was not an economic juggernaut, but it has remained a focus of US attention since 1959. Guevara inspired revolutionaries across the globe, and while his admirers in the Congo proved uncommitted, those in groups such as the Red Brigades were certainly a threat not to be ingnored. Next, the author will argue that Mao was a total failure and not worthy of study due to the fact Deng Xiao Peng criticized him and his programs after his death.