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Fidel Castro assumes power in Cuba
After the Cuban Revolution is successful. Fidel Castro steps up and assumes power in Cuba -
Cuba Aligns Itself With Soviet Policies
Cuban leader Fidel Castro agrees with Soviet policies and promises to get their back -
The United States States they will not intervene to Overthrow Castro
President Kennedy states that the United States will not use military force to overthrow Castro. -
Bay of Pigs Invasion
Cuban exiles, backed by the U.S, invade Cuba at the Bay of Pigs to trigger a anti-Castro revolution, More than a thousand were captured. -
Reports that Russian Missiles are Present in Cuba
American spy plane reveals that Soviet missiles are present in secret Cuban bases -
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Soviet Misiiles installed in Cuba
Soviet air to ground missiles were installed in secret bases in Cuba ready to launch at the U.S -
U.S recieves a Warning
Soviet Foreign Minister tells President Kennedy that an attack on Cuba could lead to war with the Soviet Union -
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EX-COMM advises Kennedy to make an air strike
Kennedy's board of Advisers (EX-COMM) advise for an airstrike on Cuba -
U.S forces go to DEFCON 3
In fear of the threat of the Cuban communism, US forces goto DEFCON 3 -
Robert Kennedy responds to Soviet Letter
Soviet Premier sends a letter to President Kennedy, his brother Robert Kennedy responds -
America goes to DEFCON 2
Soviet ships on route to Cuba change course, causing panic among the Americans -
President Kennedy places responsibility on the Soviet Union
President Kennedy sends a letter to the Soviet Premier placeing the blame on the Soviets -
Khrushchev Announces that Missiles will be removed from Cuba
Soviet Leader Khrushchev announces over Moscow Radio that the missiles in Cuba will be removed after 2 tense weeks
