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JFK establishes EXCOM and his committee meets to discuss what the U.S.'s actions should be.
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The first of three missile sites is found in Cuba.
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JFK meets with Gromyko, the Soviet Foreign Minister. Kennedy does not mention their knowledge of the missiles, and Gromyko denies that any major arms are being held in Cuba.
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Military options are discussed.
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Kennedy implements a naval blockade of Cuba.
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More options as to the U.S.’s actions are discussed.
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Kennedy addresses the public as to the U.S’s actions.
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The OAS supports the U.S.’s decision to implement a naval blockade, and votes on diplomatic options. Photos taken of the missile bases shadow that the missiles are ready to be launched.
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Soviet ships arrive at the U.S. naval blockade, but turn away.
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Adlai Stevenson confronts the Soviets at a U.N. meeting.
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Kruhshchev sends a message that they will get rid of the missiles if the U.S. promises not to attack Cuba.
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Soviets demand that U.S. also remove their missiles from Turkey.
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Kruhshchev gets rid of the missile bases, and he lets the U.S. know that the missiles are gone.
