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Day 1 : Missiles Discovered in Cuba
America flew a U-2 plane over Cuba and discovered Soviet missiles. -
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Thirteen Days
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Day 2 : America Takes Action
America moves forces down to the southeastern portion of the U.S. incase of an attack. -
Day 3 : Soviets on Defense
The U.S. told that the presense of the Soviet Union in Cuba is purely defensive. -
Day 4 : U.S. Debates over Future Action
JFK left the office for a scheduled visit to Illinois and Ohio. Meanwhile his advisers debate about what to do. -
Day 5 : America Has a Plan
JFK returned to the United States. Once the advisers all get together they draw up a plan for naval forces and letting U.S. citizens know. -
Day 6 : Plan to Blow up the Missiles
JFK meets with an adviser and is told he cannot blow up all of the missiles for sure -
Day 7 : U.S. Spreads the Word
JFK met with other countries administration, and former U.S. Presidents to tell them about the missiles. He organized a commitee to plan daily while this crisis goes on. -
Day 8 : America Recieves Help
The United States, after seeking help, received naval help from other countries which moved into position around Cuba. -
Day 9 : U.S. Attacking?
The United States is questioned on their motives to their actions. Cuba takes the precautionary measures as an attack / threat. -
Day 10 : The Missiles can be Launched
The missiles in Cuba are able to be launched. The threat to America had gone way up. -
Day 11 : Cuba is Advised to Attack
A ship passes into the U.S. area and is checked for weapons, none are found. Cuba is advised to launch a first missile in the event of a U.S. invasion. -
Day 12 : A U-2 Plane Shot Down
U.S. sends a U-2 plane over Cuba to check for improvements in their force. The pilot is shot down and killed, rewarded with a service medal. -
Day 13 : Crisis is Solved
The Soviets lift their artillery from Cuba in a deal that the U.S. will sign a non-invasive pact.
