Cuba in the Cold War

Cold War starts

Period: Jan 1, 1950 to Jan 1, 1970

Castro takes over Cuba

Jan 1, 1959

Castro becomes the head of government for Cuba.

John F. Kennedy is elected

Nov 8, 1960

John F. Kennedy was elected and faced with a very difficult decision to make.

No Relationships with the U.S.

Feb 7, 1961

All relations between Cuba and U.S. end.

Bay of Pigs

Apr 17, 1961

1,400 exiles land on the beach of Cuba and a force of 20,000 Cuban troops meet them.

Dramatic increase in cooperation between Soviet Union and Cuba

Oct 15, 1961

Soviet Union sending lots of equipment and ships over to Cuba.

No Missiles in Cuba

Oct 22, 1961

Kennedy demands missiles to be taken out of Cuba.

Confirmation

Oct 15, 1962

U.S. spy planes know Cuba has the ability to launch nuclear missiles.

Blockade

Oct 23, 1962

U.S. Navy warships create a blockade around Cuba to prevent any Soviet help to Cuba.

Peace

Oct 28, 1962

Peace agreement reached between U.S. and Soviet Union.

Andrew Weathers, SS1, 4-11-14

Dec 31, 1970