The Cuban Missile Crisis PDF
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Robert O. Gibson Leadership Academy
George Wells
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This document provides an introduction to the Cuban Missile Crisis. It highlights the tense confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War and discusses the key figures involved. The document also covers the historical context and timeline of events that led to the crisis, and ultimately the compromise to avoid nuclear conflict. It covers historical events that lead up to the crisis and actions taken by each side involved.
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Introduction to the Cuban Missile Crisis An intense confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union. It took place during the Cold War and is often considered the closest the world has been to a nuclear conflict. by George Wells [Gibson MS] Background and Historical Context Tensions Ris...
Introduction to the Cuban Missile Crisis An intense confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union. It took place during the Cold War and is often considered the closest the world has been to a nuclear conflict. by George Wells [Gibson MS] Background and Historical Context Tensions Rising Cuban Connection The Cold War rivalry led to the build-up Cuba's alliance with the Soviet Union of nuclear arms and a fierce arms race. sparked concern in the United States. The Bay of Pigs A failed attempt by the US to overthrow Fidel Castro through Cuban exiles. Key Players and Their Roles 1 John F. Kennedy 2 Nikita Khrushchev 3 Fidel Castro The US President during The General Secretary of The Prime Minister of the crisis, known for his the Communist Party of Cuba, whose alliance firm and poised the Soviet Union. with the USSR decision-making. heightened tensions. Timeline of Events 1 Stage 1: Build-up The discovery of missile sites in Cuba led to heightened US-Soviet tensions. 2 Stage 2: Crisis Peaks Kennedy announced the discovery of missile sites to the public, and naval quarantine began. 3 Stage 3: Resolution Khrushchev agreed to dismantle the missiles in exchange for the US's guarantee not to invade Cuba. Resolutions and Aftermath Dismantling Missiles USSR agreed to remove missiles from Cuba. US-Cuba Relations US assured not to invade Cuba. Red Telephone Hotline established between Washington and Moscow to avoid future crises. Lessons Learned 1 2 3 Diplomacy Nuclear War Risk The crisis highlighted the The world realized the Strategic Communication importance of open devastating consequences Both sides recognized the communication between of nuclear war. need for clear and nations. transparent dialogue.
