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The start of the Missile Crises
President Kennedy is informed of the missile. Ex Comm formed. -
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Cuban Missile Crises
The content of the Cuban Missile Crises. -
Decision
Cuba blockade took place. Kennedy decision -
Blockade Announced
Kennedy announces the blockade and wanted the withdraw of USSR's missiles in Cuba. -
Khrushchev's letter
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
A USSR submarine got closer to the blockade zone. It was carrying missiles. Soviet troops stopped in front of the zone. -
Progress in Cuba
Cuba is rapidly improving their bases and missiles. -
Another letter form Khrushchev
Krushchev admitted missiles on Cuba in a personal letter, but declared that it would only be used to defend themselves. -
Khrushchev proposes a deal
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
Khrushchev Sends letter to Kenndy. He removes the missiles from Cuba so it can return to the USSR. Threat is ended.
