Description

NSDL Staff Abstract:

These documents chronicle the events of the Cuban Missile Crisis. On October 15, 1962, the Soviet Union was discovered attempting to install nuclear missiles in Cuba. These missiles would have been capable of quickly reaching the United States. President Kennedy responded with a naval blockade. After several days of increasing tensions, the Soviet Union finally agreed to remove the missiles.

Subject:

History, Law, Politics

Level:

Middle School, High School, Community College / Lower Division, Graduate / Professional

Material Type:

Primary Source, Reading

Author:

Christopher Griffith

Provider:

NSDL Staff

Provider Set:

Atomic Archive

Date Added:

10/17/2005