1955-1963: Course of the Cuban Missile Crisis Flashcards
(10 cards)
When was the start of the Cuban Missile Crisis
October 1962
How long was the Cuban Missile Crisis
13 days
When did JFK start the blockade on Cuba
22nd October 1962
Why did JFK decide on a blockade
Avoids direct confrontation
Reactive to see how Khrushchev will react
How did Khrushchev respond to the blockade on Cuba
Stops the ships and offer a deal
Sending 2 telegrams: the first was offering a summit (probably sent by Khrushchev)
The second was with demands to remove missiles off from Turkey and no invasion of Cuba in the future
When did Khrushchev respond to the blockade on Cuba
24th October 1962
What happened on the 12th day of the Cuban missile crisis
A US spy plane was shot down where JFK used this shooting to give Khrushchev an ultimatum
How high was the tension in the Cuban missile crisis
Both sides played down the news but were both aware how close nuclear warfare is
What happened on the 28th October 1962
After Bobby Kennedy met with Dobrynin SU representatives assuring the removal of missiles from Turkey.
Khrushchev would agree missiles to be returned and missile bases dismantled
How did the Cuban Missile Crisis conclude
US agree not to invade Cuba
Ships turn around
US keep missiles out of Turkey
NATO were told no trade-off deal was reached
