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U-2 Finds Missiles
A U-2 plane flies over Cuba and discovers missiles. President Kennedy tries to keep the information from causing public concern. -
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The 13 Days
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Another Missile Discovery
Another U-2 planes discovers more missiles. The US military moves to southeastern bases as a result. -
Meeting With Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko
Andrei Gromyko says to President Kennedy that the Soviets are only trying to defend Cuba. Kennedy warns that something really dangerous could happen if Cuba had missiles. -
Debate About Cuba
At this point, it is being discussed in Washington about what the US should do in this situation. It is suggested that Cuba be quarantined. -
US Blockade on Cuba
President Kennedy decides to quarantine Cuba after discussion in Washington D.C. The president prepares to send naval units to Cuba. -
Preparing to Inform
President Kennedy decides to inform the country of the situation. A speech is written for the president to say on television. -
JFK Informs America
The president gives his speech that says the Soviets have nuclear missiles in Cuba. This speech was on television for the entire country to see. -
Soviets Threaten Blockade
Naval units surround Cuba, and Soviets move in, posing a threat to the units. The president is hoping no attacks will take place because that would mark the beginning of a war. -
Refusal to Remove Missiles
Premier Khrushchev tells President Kennedy that he refuses to remove the missiles in Cuba. He claims that Lennedy is the one trying to start a war. -
JFK Sends More Flights
President Kennedy sends more flights to Cuba. The president is being very cautious knowing that some missiles are able to be fired. -
Discussion of Invasion
The Soviets don't seem to be taking the missiles away. It is discussed on whether or not the US should invade Cuba. -
Coming to an Agreement
The US receives a letter from Moscow asking that the Americam missiles in Turkey are removed. It is believed that the Soviets would remove their missiles from Cuba if the US removes their missiles from Turkey. -
Resolution of the Cuban Missile Crisis
Khrushchev finally orders for the missiles in Cuba to be removed. This was part of a deal where the Soviets would remove the missiles as long as the US promised not to invade Cuba and remove the missiles in Turkey.
