Cuba In The Cold War

By deerhuntin2011

  • The Start of the Missle Crisis

    President Kennedy is informed about the bomb that is facing them.
  • Period: to

    Cuba In The Cold War

  • Decision Time

    Cuba Blockade took place.

  • Blockade Anounced

    Kennedy anounced 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.