Cuban Missile Crisis
The deployment of nuclear armed missiles by the Soviets in Cuba marked a critical escalation in the Cold War, directly threatening millions of Americans. As tensions rose, the U.S. discovered these missile sites through reconnaissance, prompting urgent discussions among national security advisors on how to respond. Options ranged from diplomatic negotiations to a naval quarantine, highlighting the precarious balance of power and the looming threat of conflict.In this clip
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