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America's Engagements in Cuba During Cold War
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Bay of Pigs Invasion
It was an unsuccessful action by CIA-trained force of exiles to invade southern Cuba, with support from the U.S. government to overthrow the Cuban government of Fidel Castro -
Yom Kippur War
A war between Isreal and a coalation of Arab nations led by Egypt and Syria. The U.S. and the Soviet Union both supperted their allies witch almost led to a confrontation of two nucelar super powers. -
Operation Mongoose
A covert operation that was meant to use sabotage, propaganda , and psycological warfare to remove the Cuban government. -
U-2 Photo Reconisence
A U-2 plane took pictures of proof that Soviet Missile bases were under construction. -
U-2 Flight Reconasence
U.S. military discovers Intermediate range (IRBMs) SS-5 nucular missiles. -
Kennedy announces presence of Missiles in Cuba
Military forces are now at DEFCON 3
U.S. base at Guantanamo Bay is reinforced by marines. -
Soviet Ships
Soviet Ships en route to Cuba with questionable cargo
Military now at DEFCON 2, the highest it has ever been. -
End of Cuban Missile Chrisis
Khrushcev recives the letter from Kennedy stating that the U.S. won't invade Cuba if he removes the missiles from Cuba.
