Weapons
Why were nuclear missiles placed in Cuba by the USSR?
After the failed attempt JFK set a secret agreement with Castro to place Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba.
On what date and year begin?
October 14, 1962
Where did the crisis begin?
Cuba
Who was the leader of Cuba in 1961?
Cuban dictator Fedel Castro
The " Hawks" proposed either a ____ to eliminate the weapons or an invasion of Cuba.
What date did it end?
October 28
Where was the capital of the USSR
Moscow
Who was the president at that time?
John F. Kennedy
The USSR would withdraw its _____; in addition, the USSR was privately assured the US missiles in Turkey would be removed.
Missiles
What year did the Soviet and Cuba become allies
1960
Where is the Bay of Pigs?
Cuba
Who help Fidel Castro in the Cuban Missile Crisis
Nikita Krushchev
In Europe, the U.S had approximately 500 what?
500 nuclear weapons as its disposal to attack targets in the western soviet union.
When did Castro take over with power?
In 1959 after Cuban revolution.
A showdown occurred unfolding a crisis on October 24, where did it take place.
Near cuban sea where Soviet ships were bound neared the line of U.S vessels enforcing Blockade.
Secretary of defense who greatly favored blockade option over the airstrike. Who was it?
Robert McNamara
As the American U-2 spy plane pilot Major Richard Heyser passes over Cuba on October 14, 1962, photographed what being installed?
Soviet SS-4 medium-range ballistic missile being assembled for installation.
What occurred in April 1962?
American Jupiter missiles in Turkey become operational, well within the range of soviet targets.
Attorney General Robert Kennedy(1925-68) personally sent a message to Soviet ambassador in ____.
Washington on October 28
Who was the closest advisor of Fedel Castro?
Che Guevara