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The World On the Brink: John F. Kennedy and the Cuban Missile Crisis < Previous Page | Calendar | Next Page > TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16 Click on thumbnail images to display a larger picture. View a Reading List on the Missile Crisis |
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The thirteen days marking the most dangerous period of the Cuban missile crisis begin. President Kennedy and principal foreign policy and national defense officials are briefed on the U-2 findings. Discussions begin on how to respond to the challenge. Two principal courses are offered: an air strike and invasion, or a naval quarantine with the threat of further military action. Top Left: One of the first images of missile bases under construction shown to President Kennedy on the morning of October 16 Left: Map of the western hemisphere showing the full range of the nuclear missiles under construction in Cuba, used during the secret meetings on the Cuban crisis. Click on the links below to listen to the meetings and read the transcripts. Sound files require Real Player plugin:
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Left: To avoid arousing public concern, the president maintained his official schedule, meeting periodically with advisors to discuss the status of events in Cuba and possible strategies. |
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