The Cuban Missile Crisis

Soviet Missiles are Shipped into Cuba

Period: Jul 25, 1962 to Jul 31, 1962

There is the first notable uptick in arrival of Soviet arms into the western ports of Cuba.

Soviet Shipments Spread

Period: Aug 15, 1962 to Aug 20, 1962

There is another uptick in the arrival of Soviet weaponry, but it now has spread into the central ports of Cuba.

President Speaks to Public

Sep 4, 1962

John F. Kennedy first announced that there was indeed a missile defense system being out in place in Cuba. However there is no knowledge of nuclear missiles yet.

Soviet Shipments Reach All Corners of Cuba

Period: Sep 15, 1962 to Sep 20, 1962

The Soviet's missiles are now being shipped into all ports of Cuba.