The Cuban missile crisis was a very serious time period for the United States. In October 1962, an American spy plane took pictures showing that the Soviets were secretly building missile bases in Cuba. From these bases, nuclear missiles could be launched and wipe out much of the eastern and southern United States. The president at the time was John F. Kennedy.
The President discussed possible moves with his advisers. Then he went on television to inform the American people of the threat. He ordered the navy to stop any
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