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JFK Establishes EXCOM
JFK establishes EXCOM and his committee meets to discuss what the U.S.'s actions should be. -
Missile Site One
The first of three missile sites is found in Cuba. -
JFK Meets With Gromyko
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. -
Options
Military options are discussed. -
Naval Blockade
Kennedy implements a naval blockade of Cuba. -
More Options?
More options as to the U.S.’s actions are discussed. -
Public is Adressed
Kennedy addresses the public as to the U.S’s actions. -
U.S. Gains OAS Support
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. -
Soviet Ships are Stopped
Soviet ships arrive at the U.S. naval blockade, but turn away. -
UN Confrontation
Adlai Stevenson confronts the Soviets at a U.N. meeting. -
Finding a Peaceful Way Out
Kruhshchev sends a message that they will get rid of the missiles if the U.S. promises not to attack Cuba. -
Soviets Push for Fewer Missiles
Soviets demand that U.S. also remove their missiles from Turkey. -
Missile Removal
Kruhshchev gets rid of the missile bases, and he lets the U.S. know that the missiles are gone.
