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What year did the Cuban Missile Crisis take place?
1962
who were the leaders of USA/USSR during the crisis?
Nikita Khrushchev / JFK
What previous U.S. action in Cuba raised tensions?
Bay of pigs invasion,1962
Why was the crisis considered so dangerous?
It brought the world to the brink of nuclear war.
How did the U.S. first learn about the missiles in Cuba?
A: Through aerial photographs taken by U-2 spy planes.
What immediate action did President Kennedy take after discovering the missiles?:
A: He ordered a naval blockade, or "quarantine," around Cuba.
What agreement was signed in 1963 as a result of the crisis?
A: The Limited Nuclear Test Ban Treaty.
Q: What long-term communication change resulted from the crisis?
A: The establishment of a direct "hotline" between Washington and Moscow.
What was EXcomm
Committee made up of american current and former General, Politian's ,Diplomats etc
What is the Capital of Cuba?
Havana
Who was the leader of Cuba?
Fidel Castro
Who was leader of Cuba before the revolution?
Batista
What type of plane flew over cuba and spotted the launch pads?
U-2 spy plane
