FAQ About John F. Kennedy
What was the Cuban Missile Crisis?
The Cuban Missile Crisis was a 13-day confrontation in October 1962 between the United States and the Soviet Union over Soviet ballistic missiles deployed in Cuba, just 90 miles from U.S. shores. It was a pivotal moment in the Cold War and is considered to be the closest the two superpowers came to nuclear conflict. The crisis was resolved when the Soviet Union agreed to remove the missiles in exchange for a U.S. public declaration and agreement not to invade Cuba.
