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In October 1962, the Cuban Missile Crisis brought the world to the brink of nuclear war. Fidel Castro, the Communist President of Cuba, and Nikita Khrushchev, the Communist leader of the USSR, made strategic moves that provoked a U.S. response. President John F. Kennedy faced the monumental challenge of determining the best course of action. Would he opt for military intervention, a blockade, or diplomatic negotiations? This crisis redefined global politics and showcased the delicate balance of power during the Cold War era.
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The Cuban 1962 Missile Crisis
Fidel Castro (Communist President of Cuba) and Nikita Khrushchev (Communist leader of USSR)
JohnFitzgeraldKennedy What should he do?