Cold war- Cuban missile crises

The start of the Missile Crises

Oct 16, 1962

President Kennedy is informed of the missile. Ex Comm formed.

Cuban Missile Crises

Period: Oct 16, 1962 to Oct 28, 1962

The content of the Cuban Missile Crises.

Decision

Oct 20, 1962

Cuba blockade took place. Kennedy decision

Blockade Announced

Oct 22, 1962

Kennedy announces the blockade and wanted the withdraw of USSR's missiles in Cuba.

Khrushchev's letter

Oct 23, 1962

Khrushchev sends a letter to Kennedy. He does not afirm that there are missiles on cuba, however he does not remove his troops from the ships. He will "ignore" the USA.

Blockade occurs

Oct 24, 1962

A USSR submarine got closer to the blockade zone. It was carrying missiles. Soviet troops stopped in front of the zone.

Progress in Cuba

Oct 25, 1962

Cuba is rapidly improving their bases and missiles.

Another letter form Khrushchev

Oct 26, 1962

Krushchev admitted missiles on Cuba in a personal letter, but declared that it would only be used to defend themselves.

Khrushchev proposes a deal

Oct 27, 1962

Krushchev says that he would remove the missiles from Cuba only if Kennedy stops the missile threat in Turkey. He didnt do it.
In cuba an American piplot is shot. USA government suggests that Kennedy takes action. He didnt want to bombard Cuba. He declares that if Khrushchev does not withdraw, he would attack them.

Missiles out of Cuba

Oct 28, 1962

Khrushchev Sends letter to Kenndy. He removes the missiles from Cuba so it can return to the USSR. Threat is ended.