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How does the Cuban Missile Crisis show that “cooler heads prevailed"?

virtualinstruction — 2016-11-09 02:11:06 UTC

Nashaly Melendez

2016-11-10 23:46:49 UTC

What took place in 1962 was the Cuban Missile Crisis and the two major global super powers in the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union, were face-to-face in a nuclear battle. Kennedy made the call to not invade Cuba despite his military advisors urging him to do so. In the White House during the Cuban Missile Crisis, Kennedy knew the consequences of a U.S. led invasion into Cuba to dismantle the missile sites. An invasion into Cuba had the potential of triggering a nuclear strike on the US and in return the U.S would obliterate the Soviet Union killing thousands upon thousands.

Also, Kennedy chose a naval blockade instead of an invasion. He was right to not to invade Cuba because the Russian commanders in Cuba at the time had the power to use nuclear weapons if the US invaded. If they would have used nukes then the US would have used them to retaliate and it would have just gotten worse from there. This teaches us that in the midst of a problem, we should stay calm and think through things clearly. If not, we will say or do something we'd regret. Having a cool head will prevent any more problems to arise and will let you solve things before they escalate to a place you won't be able to come back from.

Daniel de Armas

2016-11-12 03:19:14 UTC

The Cuban Missile Crisis was a scary time during history. Just imagine, one touch of a button and everything you knew was wiped from existence. During this time, planning and thinking ahead was crucial. Because 1 wrong move and the world would’ve quite literally ended.
The way Kennedy and the Russian soldier handled this situation with a calm mind was the best thing they could’ve done. Kennedy professionally talking things through with the Russian diplomat calmed everything down and ended the missile crisis. While the Russian soldier who chose not to launch the missiles is the real hero in this story. He kept his cool and thought things out. He didn’t jump and conclusions and think in the moment. He thought about the future and what launching a nuclear missile could’ve done to the world. With these two cool headed men, the world was able to avoid war and annihilation.

Aileen Ayala

2016-11-12 20:27:01 UTC

Everything during this time was essential for the people, it was completely necessary for those in charge, which in this case was Kennedy and the Russian soldiers to keep calm, think ahead, positive, think about their people, and stay confident. Without any of those, it would drive the people crazy as one mistake and everything could have just been gone. As if nothing never existed, as if there was never a world. During the Cuban Missile Crisis two people who had major power were going to begin what is called the Cold war, which was the United States and the Soviet Union.

Before any actions were actually taken place Kennedy, as the face of the United States, spoke to the Russian Diplomat and talked him down from him launching anything. Which resulted in the Cold war never beginning and ending the missile crisis. The Russian Diplomat chose not to launch the missiles after he spoke to Kennedy. From both parts, they were both very professional as they thought about the future, their people, and everything the cold war would cause. Going through with the Cold war would have just caused thousands of problems to the states and the people living there. It was not necessary.

Edlun Gault: During the brief time in the era of the cold war or generally the 1960's the U.S. and the Soviet Union never really got along. The Cuban Missile Crisis was just another problem given to both parties at the time. Generally after "cooler heads prevailed" due to the account that nobody from either party wanted to face another Nuclear Winter or Holocaust or face what happened with Hiroshima back in August 6th, 1945 with the "Little Boy" detonating and killing millions of Japanese citizens back in World War 2 in the Pacific, decisions needed to be made.

2016-11-14 02:10:18 UTC

Obviously, from the fear of this happening a decisive diplomatic decision needed to be made. Should Cuba keep it's missiles for "Defensive" purposes? or should the U.S. interrogate and possibly start another war. If, it weren't for the U.S. making a diplomatic decision towards the Soviet Union unfortunately, both parties would've been at risk for a nuclear disaster aka a "Chernobyl".

Jared Palacios

2016-11-14 12:30:18 UTC

The Cuban missile crisis was a time in which a cool head was the key of not starting a nuclear battle. one wrong move can lead to great devastation. During the time of the cold war the United states and the soviets did not get along . The key to not get into a nuclear battle was keeping a cool head. In the end the cooler heads did prevail.
Kennedy was able to professionally talk to a Russian diplomat and calming the situation . If it was not for them talking things out it could have meant another Hiroshima. The decision really came down to a single man, a person who at a push of a button can take the lives of not one person but millions. The Russian soldier that thought things out and decided not to act in such a way was able to save the lives of millions and avoid disaster.

Victor Arita

2016-11-14 12:41:49 UTC

In 1962, the Cuban Missile crisis took place and the two major global super powers in the Cold war, the United State an the soviets did not get along.The way that Kennedy and the Russian soldier handled the situation with a calm mind was the best thing they did. Kennedy talked things through with the Russian diplomat and got to an agreement which stopped the missile crisis.In the end keeping a cool head like Kennedy did was the best thing to stop the cold war. The Russians stopping the missiles was a really good thing because it saved a lot of people from getting killed by the missile, they avoided a disaster.

Fernando Acosta

2016-11-14 13:01:08 UTC

The Cuban missile crisis was not a good time to be alive in. The Cuban missile crisis to place in the year of 1962 . It was scary because they were being threaten to die just in a single touch of a button. That one touch can kill everyone and everything, just imagine living in a world were you you can die whenever they want you to. One bad move can end your life.

Kennedy finally ended this terrible situation with the Russian soldier. Kennedy calmly talked to the soldier and stated he wanted to end this before someone gets hurt more then they are already hurt. This was the best thing Kennedy did because no one got hurt ending it this way because he knew it was going to become a disaster if they did have some sort of war. Kennedy thought about the future of his country and made it work by keeping everyone safe.

Joshua Pedraza

2016-11-14 15:05:50 UTC

The Cuban Missile crisis was between the United states and the soviets during the cold war. The Russians had missiles in Cuba which were too close to the U.S which could have started WW3. Cooler heads prevailed due to the fact that neither side wanted to engage in a nuclear war that could kill millions. With both diplomats calm and collected, they met up in secret to come to a compromise.

With this compromise, they didn't engage in a nuclear war which prevented more problems to arise. The Soviets took out the missiles from Cuba and retreated back to their country. The U.S. backed down and both sides decided that this problem wasn't worth the tension and turmoil.

Elyse Magarin

2016-11-14 18:31:08 UTC

Kennedy made a wise decision back then. We don't know that if Kennedy had attacked Cuba it would have solved the crisis. He could've taken out the missiles, or he could've failed, and we wouldn't be here to argue about if it was the right decision or not. In summary, at the time, Kennedy made a decision that saved the United States and the world from a nuclear war.

The way Kennedy and the Russian soldier handled this situation with a calm mind was the best thing they could’ve done. Kennedy professionally talking things through with the Russian diplomat calmed everything down and ended the missile crisis. While the Russian soldier who chose not to launch the missiles is the real hero in this story. He kept his cool and thought things out.

Colton Johnson

2016-11-14 19:29:15 UTC

The Cuban Missile Crisis was the first major showdown of the cold war. While the Bay of Pigs Invasion was a major issue, it was more of a complete failure, not an international suspense but it does play a major role in the missile crisis.

After the failed Bay of Pigs invasion, President Kennedy came away looking weak and defeated. We had just failed in training Cubans to overthrow Fidel Castro, and if we couldn’t succeed there, we had no hope against the Russians. But, in the Cuban Missile Crisis, it was President Kennedy’s extreme calm under pressure that allowed his popularity and power to skyrocket. He was willing to take a risk, and threaten to invade Cuba if the missiles were not removed. In reality, he had no way of knowing if the USSR would back down after that proclamation, but he took that chance. For America to be able to stand up to that and basically tell them what move to make was huge. Also, I think this served as a rallying point for Americans to show in a time of crisis, we stick together, and our pride. Even in this dark moment, a light of hope could still shine, because we had made one step towards victory in the cold war, just simply by standing strong and being calm.

2016-11-14 20:55:03 UTC

What was the Cuban Missile Crisis?
"It was known as the October crisis ect.. it was a 13 day confrontation between the United States and the soviet Union concerning American ballistic missile deployment in Italy and turkey with consequent soviet ballistic missile deployment in Cuba" according to Wikipedia. In other words it was the first major fight of the cold war, but it wasn't as bad as people would have thought.

Kennedy was shown as weak since he was defeated, failed to train Cubans into overthrowing Fidel Castro. The only reason why the Crisis ended was cause Kennedy talked to the Russian diplomat in a professional way, which was a smart idea to do. Not to make the situation worse than it already was.

Sasha Cintas

2016-11-15 02:40:16 UTC

The Cuban Missile Crisis took place in 1962 with two major global super powers in the post World War 2 era, Bothe the U.S and the Soviet Union appeared to be face to face in a nuclear stand off. Kennedy made a comment which was not to invade Cuba. On October 22 he told the U.S Navy to intercept all shipments to Cuba. The soviet didn't appreciate the distinction.

The most intense 6 days of the Cold War the U.S demanded the removal of the missiles both insisted that they were defensive but the U.S had to prepare for a invasion. On Oct 27th there was a plane that was by Major Rudolph and was shot by a soviet missile. The cuban Missiles Crisis revealed the fragile human politics and how they are compared to the power that can be unleashed.

Keythleen Vargas

2016-11-15 11:47:20 UTC

The Cuban Missile Crisis was one of the most scariest and dangerous events, that took place in 1962 between United Stated and the Soviets during the cold war. It involved nuclear weapons that could ended the world in just a few minutes. The fact that with just pressing one button you could destroy the whole world makes it more scary.

Kennedy and the Russian soldier
were the salvation in this whole story. Honestly, what they did was the best thing, they didn't look that they were enemies, on the contrary, both were looking for solutions were no one could get harmed. What they did was amazing, they thought in a cold way, putting the safety of the people first.

In conclusion, it was a very hard time, not only for the politicians, but with all the countries involved and the world. That's why we need to start thinking with a cold mind, we need to start looking for solutions that will hep everybody, not just us. And we should do what Kennedy and the Russian soldier did when it comes to solve problems, talk with the person in a good way and solve the problems like adult people.

Jorge Gutierrez

2016-11-15 12:44:20 UTC

The Cuban missile crisis was an example of cooler heads.President Kennedy avoid the fact of a third World War and possible nuclear weapons involved.If that war were started,that were be the dangerous war of the history.Honestly was the best choice prevent a nuclear war.

The treats of the sovietics with Fidel Castro was discovered by the U.S.They were instaling missiles,and that was a big worried for them. Kennedy decided to start a naval block in Cuba.Sovietics stop they treats with Cuba.This event was an example of avoid a conflict between countries.

Carlos Pena

2016-11-15 13:09:10 UTC

The Cuban missile crisis was one of the mos dangerous events, this event happens in 1962 between united stated and the soviet union during the cold war. The fact that with just pressing one button you could destroy mostly the entire world. Kennedy made the best choice when he decide not to invade Cuba on October 22.

Luz Rossy

2016-11-15 14:14:06 UTC

The Cuban Missile Crisis, which took place in 1962, involved two global super powers, the U.S. and the Soviet Union. The whole crisis involved nuclear weapons which both sides could have used to hurt each other and possibly end the world. With both Countries prepared with nuclear missiles, it became a standoff. At the time, Kennedy was the president and he wanted to prevent a third world war. President Kennedy decided to make a command not to invade Cuba. Although he said this, on October 22 he then commanded the U.S. Navy to intercept all Soviet shipment to Cuba. This, of course, led to more tension with the soviets. It was about a week of confrontation between the U.S. and the Soviet Union. Both sides demanding that the other stand down. Finally both sides decided to go into a truce after weeks of suspense and tension. This was the greatest possible thing that could have happened in history because had either side commenced the war, millions would have died.

Christopher Jimenez

2016-11-15 18:04:42 UTC

The Cuban Missile Crisis showed that cooler heads prevail because the U.S didn't immediately invade Cuba they were smart enough to agree with The Soviet Union. All they did is enact a blockade around Cuba. They settled everything very well and respectfully. Kennnedy made the right choice to not invade Cuba.

Dafnne Valencia

2016-11-15 20:27:27 UTC

In 1962, the Cuban missile crisis was a fight between the soviet union and the United States it included nuclear weapons and ow scary it was for politicians tankful Kennedy didn't decided to invade or as said push the button because tat would have been the end of us.

Maria Irias

2016-11-16 01:02:39 UTC

The Cuban Missile Crisis took place in 1962. The ones involved were two global super , the United States and the Soviet Union.They were face to face in a nuclear battle. Kennedy made a decision which was not to invade Cuba. He didn't want a third world war to begin. The Soviet's weren't too happy about this.

Also, Instead of an invasion Kennedy chose a naval blockade. Which in my opinion it was the right thing to do. Invading Cuba would've caused a lot of destructions. Cuba had the power to use nuclear weapons if the United States attacked. Talking it out was the most professional and best way. They made everything respectfully and no one was hurt.

Carlos Pena

2016-11-16 12:39:07 UTC

the Cuban missile was one of the most dangerous events, this events happens in 1962 between united stated and the soviet union during the cold war. The fact that with just pressing one button you could destroy the entire world. Kennedy made the best choice when he decide not to invade Cuba on October 22.

When Kennedy discover that Fidel was doing treats with Russia, he decide to start a naval base on Guantanamo. At the same time Kennedy and the Russian soldiers were the salvation of this war, what they do was the best decision, even if they were enemies they decide to put some effort and save a lot of innocent life's.

Francis Cruz

2016-11-16 13:56:39 UTC

In 1962, the Cuban Missile Crisis occurred, which was a nuclear battle with the United States and Soviet Union. Kennedy was often advised to take over Cuba, however, he did not. Secret communications and miscommunication played a big role in the historical event. The Cuban Missile Crisis could have led to World War III. The United States nor the Soviet Union wanted to be part of the nuclear battle.

Both nations knew that anything pertaining to nuclear weapons meant killing thousands of lives. The United States and Soviet Union came to a compromise. The Soviets took out the missiles from Cuba and went back to their nation. The harm that such a war would cause would be dreadful to not only both nations but the people as well.

Patrick Labora

2016-11-16 13:56:53 UTC

In 1962, the Cuban Missile crisis took place between the two major super powers during the 60's the United States and the Soviet Union. The whole crisis involved nuclear weapons which both sides could have used to hurt each other and possibly end the world. With both Countries prepared with nuclear missiles, it became a standoff. Kennedy made the call to not invade Cuba despite his military advisers urging him to do so. In the White House during the Cuban Missile Crisis, Kennedy knew the consequences of a U.S. led invasion into Cuba to dismantle the missile sites. An invasion into Cuba had the potential of triggering a nuclear strike on the US and in return the U.S would obliterate the Soviet Union killing thousands upon thousands. On October 22 he then commanded the U.S. Navy to intercept all Soviet shipment to Cuba. This, of course, led to more tension with the soviets. It was about a week of confrontation between the U.S. and the Soviet Union. Both sides demanding that the other stand down. Finally both sides decided to go into a truce after weeks of suspense and tension.

Jeffrey Romero

2016-11-17 14:32:51 UTC

Victor Godoy

2016-11-17 14:54:35 UTC

The Cuban Missile crisis was between the United states and the soviets during the cold war. The Russians had missiles in Cuba which were too close to the U.S which could have started WW3. Kennedy made a wise decision back then. We don't know that if Kennedy had attacked Cuba it would have solved the crisis. He could've taken out the missiles, or he could've failed, and we wouldn't be here to argue about if it was the right decision or not. The way Kennedy and the Russian soldier handled this situation with a calm mind was the best thing they could’ve done. Kennedy finally ended this terrible situation with the Russian soldier. Kennedy calmly talked to the soldier and stated he wanted to end this before someone gets hurt more then they are already hurt. This was the best thing Kennedy did because no one got hurt ending it this way because he knew it was going to become a disaster if they did have started a war.

Michael Perez

2016-11-21 17:20:40 UTC

The Cuban Missile crisis was between the United states and the soviets during the cold war..President Kennedy avoid the fact of a third World War and possible nuclear weapons involved.If that war were started,that were be the dangerous war of the history. Kennedy talked things through with the Russian diplomat and got to an agreement which stopped the missile crisis.Kennedy professionally talking things through with the Russian diplomat calmed everything down and ended the missile crisis. Ultimately keeping a cool head and a calm state prevented any more problems to arise and will let you solve things before they escalate further.

ashlee welch

2016-11-22 12:44:28 UTC

The Cuban Missile Crisis was one of the most scariest and dangerous events, that took place in 1962 between United Stated and the Soviets during the cold war. It involved nuclear weapons that could ended the world in just a few minutes. The fact that with just pressing one button you could destroy the whole world makes it more scary.
Kennedy and the Russian soldier , it was pretty interesting and fascinating
were the salvation in this whole story. Honestly, what they did was the best thing, they didn't look that they were enemies, on the contrary, both were looking for solutions were no one could get harmed. What they did was amazing, they thought in a cold way, putting the safety of the people first.
the countries involved and the world. That's why we need to start thinking with a cold mind, we need to start looking for solutions that will hep everybody, not just us. And we should do what Kennedy and the Russian soldier did when it comes to solve problems, talk with the person in a good way and solve the problems like adult people.

Luis Garcia

2016-11-22 14:37:31 UTC

The Cuban Missile Crisis, which took place in 1962, involved the U.S. and the Soviet Union. The whole crisis involved nuclear weapons which both sides could have used to hurt each other and possibly end the world. With both Countries prepared with nuclear missiles, they were both ready to attack. At the time, Kennedy was the president and he wanted to prevent a third world war. President Kennedy decided to make a command not to invade Cuba. Although he said this, on October 22 he then commanded the U.S. Navy to intercept all Soviet shipment to Cuba. This, of course, led to more tension with the soviets. It was about a week of confrontation between the U.S. and the Soviet Union. Both sides demanding that the other stand down.
Finally, both sides decided to agree to stop this. This was the scariest things that happened because a lot of people could have died from the nuclear missiles.

Eunice Nodado

2016-11-24 03:29:57 UTC

The Cuban Missile crisis which took place in 1962 involved the US and the USSR in the time when they could have used nuclear weapons to bring upon destruction and can have the ability to destroy mankind. The decision of President John F Kennedy left many people scared for their lives and made it clear that the US was prepared to use nuclear weapons as means of protecting national security. It was a tense, 13-day political and military standoff in Cuba, which was 90 miles of US soil. Having nuclear weapons becoming operational was the biggest fear of the US, especially when these weapons were in Cuba, which means that if fired, the US would not exist and would have an affect on the world. Weighing the options, the president at the time made all Americans be aware about the presence of these military weapons and explain his decision to enact the blockade. The events at sea indicated that war could be averted, they did nothing to address the issue of the missiles that were already in place in Cuba. Despite tensions on both sides, Soviets and Americans both reached an agreement and offered to remove the nuclear missiles in Cuba for exchange that the US do not invade Cuba. Kennedy agreed to their terms and also secretly agreed to remove missiles that were in Turkey.

Roger Valeriano

2016-11-26 14:54:26 UTC

President John F Kennedy could not have handle the Cuban Missile crisis any better because when someone is under pressure he or she could start something big that they could not handle. President John F Kennedy could have been easily convinced to start a nuclear war by his people but instead he kept his cool and reached an agreement. Just like the video explains that in a split second decision either of the two commanders could have easily started a nuclear war. A worse decision could have been made which would caused a World War III. If a nuclear war had started there would be no mankind and I would have not typed this right now. The Cuban Missile crisis was a 13 day confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union concerning American ballistic missile deployment in Italy and Turkey with consequent Soviet ballistic missile deployment in Cuba. The United States and The Soviet Union both agreed that they would never invade Cuba without direct provocation. The Cuban Missile crisis was the closest the Cold War came to escalating into a nuclear war.

Zomy Toledo

2016-11-27 09:30:04 UTC

During the Cuban Missile crisis of 1962 showed many times through out that “cooler heads prevail”. For instance, when the missiles were moved to Cuba by the U.S.S.R. the fact that Kennedy decided that it would be best to not go straight to invading Cuba wouldn’t be a good idea I an example of him having a cool head. This is because if he would have decided to invade it would’ve gotten the Soviet Union mad causing tensions to rise eventually leading to a full blown war. Kennedy again his ability to handle a high stress situation was when he announced the interception of U.S. Navy ships for all shipment to Cuba and Khrushchev wrote a letter saying that what they did was an act of aggression pretty much threatening the U.S. Kennedy held a secret meeting which helped prevent the outbreak of a nuclear war.

Another example of this was when the general in the submarine decided against shooting the nuclear missile. If he would’ve decided against that, the miscommunication would’ve been what started the war before it even could’ve been avoided. An even better example is how both government didn’t fall under the outrage of the people and go against what they decided the fact that they brushed off the anger of the people is just another example of how the cooler heads prevail because in the end the ones that are being praised for their diplomacy are both of them. Many events during the Cuban Missile Crisis prove that “cooler heads prevail” but the main example is how everyone didn’t make any abrupt decisions without fully analyzing the situation. Pwv�i��<

Katiuska Guidos

2016-11-27 17:40:50 UTC

The cubans missile crisis was not just an ordinary event that took place in 1962. In which involved the U.S and the soviet union, at that time weapons that could cause destruction could've been used. At the time president John F kennedy could not have handle the cuban missile so instead he can into an agreement without starting anything that cause a war.

The decision that kennedy made shook everyone. the united stated did not want to be apart of the nuclear battle. both knew if they were a part something bad was going to happen which meant having to kill a lot innocent lives. At the end both sides came to a conclusion that they will stop the nonsense, this was probably one of the worse days.

Daniella Gonzalez

2016-11-27 22:30:54 UTC

In the failed attempt to overthrown Cuba's communist government, Cuba went o the Ussr. Both sides were at the verge of releasing their nuclear weapons until Kennedy Spoke. His decision to not release any of them shocked everyone.

Kennedy being so level headed and reasonable is the reason that World War lll never began. The secret meeting between the Unites states and the
soviet union put everything into perspective. Going through another world war would've just out the countries at alkyds of risk, Millions of people would've lost their lives. Sometimes looking at the bigger picture can prevent disasters from happening.

Ramses Gonzalez

2016-11-28 02:01:08 UTC

John F. Kennedy is a prime example of how keeping everything thing calm and being rational can solve problems. The unites states and the Soviet Union were about to enter World War lll with the push of a button. This nuclear battle would’ve destroyed the countries, along with killing millions. This nuclear war could’ve been the end of everyone. He was urged to attack cuba. This was all to stop the communist government that runs Cuba. Kennedy being able to keep everyone under control and have the secret meeting with the soviet union to settle everything is the right way to work. Kennedy made the call to not invade Cuba despite his military advisors urging him to do so.

Eylin Solera

2016-12-01 14:33:13 UTC

The Cuban Missile Crisis was a confrontation between the United States of America and the Soviet Union over the positioning of nuclear missiles in Cuba. John F. Kennedy handled the situation in the best way. Even though at the time,he was criticized for "bargaining" with the enemy. The Cuban missile crisis was a very dangerous situation and he knew that. Both the United States and the Soviet union had Nuclear weapons to fight each other and that would've only caused harm to everyone. So instead of moving forward with launching missiles which could've potentially caused a 3rd World War, they decided to settle the dispute by agreeing to each others conditions. It's crazy to think that at the push of a button, or a little miscommunication an entire population could've been wiped out. It goes to show that it is imperative for nations to diplomatically solve crises instead of using other forces.

Jennifer Madrano

2016-12-01 16:49:16 UTC

During the periods of October 14, 1962 through October 28, 2016 the Cuban Missile Crisis was a confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union about weapons of destruction being placed in Cuba. After a prestigious plan president John F Kennedy made a statement about not being a part of creating a war that his conscious knew would cause damage.

After a 13 day of confrontation these two countries finally came to a decision on not coming through with the plan. This war would have been full of nuclear weapons. Causing an abundance of innocent people to die. It is good that they came to realization. As well as president John F Kennedy took leadership in a difficult situation.

ANGEL MENDEZ

2016-12-01 17:25:13 UTC

Damaris gutierrez

2016-12-01 17:55:32 UTC

the cuban missile crisis was a terrible act of event that took place in 1962. Involving the U.S and soviet union, at that time weapons of all kind mainly the destructive ones were allowed to be used. J. kennedy was they president at the time but he couldn't handle the situation with the cuban missile instead he went into an agreement without starting a war.

j.kennedy made a decision that shocked the people. the U.S did not want a part of the nuclear battle because both the u.s and soviet knew if they were a part of this event thousands of lives were going to get killed . This caused both sides to come into an agreement that they will stop this became one of the worse days in history.

Bryan Hernandez

2016-12-02 12:44:19 UTC

The Cuban Missile crisis took place in 1962 which involved the U.S and the soviet union. They were face to face in a nuclear battle. J. Kennedy didn't want a third world war to begin and his decisions shocked the people. The Soviet's were against of it.

J. Kennedy chose a naval blockade instead of an invasion. It was the right thing to do. Attacking Cuba would've caused a lot destruction. Cuba had too much power and they could've done anything. Talking it out was the best and professional way to do it.

Lissette Gutierrez

2016-12-02 12:53:19 UTC

The Cuban Missile Crisis took place in 1962. It involved the United States of America and the Soviet Union. The Crisis involved nuclear weapons on both sides of the parties which is what could have been used to critically injure both sides. Both countries we prepared with nuclear missiles and more than ready to attack. At this point in time, John F. Kennedy was the president of the United States and he was against all of this. He wanted to prevent a world war three from happening.

President John F. Kennedy had made a decision and his decision was to not invade Cuba. Even though he made this command, on October 22 he commanded the U.S Navy to seize all Soviet shipments to Cuba. This led to more tension with the Soviets. There was a week of confrontation between the U.S and the Soviet Union, they were both demanding that one another stand down. They came to an agreement and both decided to stand down. A ton of people could have died due to nuclear missiles and I’m glad they agreed to stop.

Henry Blanco

2016-12-05 03:41:55 UTC

The Cuban Missile Crisis took place in 1962. The U.S. and the Soviet Union were two countries with nuclear weapons at war with each other. In 1961 the U.S. tried to over throw Cuba’s new communist government but failed, this event is known as the “Bay of Pigs’, Cuba was then convinced they needed help from the Soviets. The Soviets agreed, they then sent Cuba nuclear missiles secretly. The USSR did this so it can counter the U.S. nuclear missiles in Italy and Turkey. The USSR stated they were just being defensive.

On October 22nd, 1962 a U.S. spy plane was shot done by a USSR missile, the same day a USSR submarine was hit by a depth charge from a U.S. Navy vessel trying to signal it to go up. Then the commanders on the sub thought war begun, so three commanders had to make a unanimous decision to launch it, two out of the three officers agreed. The one officer that didn’t agree was Vasili Arkhipov. If it wasn’t for him a nuclear war would have begun, in this case he was the “cooler head” of the three Soviet officers. He was the calmest of them. He was the officer that had the courage to say no.

Yailin Sandoval

2016-12-05 14:08:24 UTC

The Cuban Missile Crisis was taken place in 1962

Allison Trejo

2016-12-05 14:45:05 UTC

The Cuban Missile Crisis took place in 1962, it involved the U.S and Soviet Union. At the time, president Kennedy chose a more careful approach. He announced that the U.S navy would intercept all shipments to Cuba, but it was considered an active war. The Soviets weren't much understanding of Kennedy's perspective. Attacking Cuba would have caused massive destruction.

Robert Kennedy and Anatoly Dobrynin (both from different sides) secretly met to come to an agreement to end this war. They removed missiles from the countries they were placed in. The people criticized the decision as they wanted to take down the opposite side. It was the best thing to do so that both sides would have not been in pieces.

Yordany Martinez

2016-12-05 16:43:45 UTC

Fulgencio Batista which was at the time a Cuban dictator, was overthrown by the guerrilla army of Fidel Castro. Cuba provided a naval base at Guantanamo; it was an exotic, but conveniently close, tourist resort; and low paid Cuban labour made it an attractive investment area, much of the island’s agriculture and industry being American-owned. Hence governments in Washington had never hesitated to intervene to protect American interests.
The problem was that Castro could never tackle desperate problems of poverty, ill-health and illiteracy without harming US interests. Indeed to Castro, and to a large proportion of the Cuban people, American domination was a root cause of Cuba’s problems, and it must be ended. Castro in fact articulated a widespread revulsion against this humiliating position. The United States was deeply detested on the island.

Andrea Carias

2016-12-06 14:27:35 UTC

In 1962 the Cuban Missile took place, it was partnered or as we can say involved with the U.S Soviet Union. In that moment President Kennedy chose a more respectful approach. He announced that the U.S Navy would get in the way of all the shipments that go to cuba but it was consider as if it was an active war. The soviets really didn’t want to be understanding of Kennedys point of view. So attacking Cuba it would have caused a huge destruction that would have become a tragedy.

Anatoly Dobrynin and Robert Kennedy went under the covers to meet and come to a final agreement to end war. They decided to remove the missiles from the countries. The people criticized the decisions that were made. This decision that Kennedy made was shocking to the people. The U.S didn’t want to take place of this battles because they knew that millions of lives would be in danger.

Jonathan Escobedo

2016-12-07 18:04:56 UTC

The Cuban missile crisis, took place during the 1960's, at the time Cuba was taken over by Fidel Castro. Cuba was working with the Soviet Union, the United States's enemy at the time, was planning to launch missiles to the United States, President Kennedy was in office at the time, and planned to attack Cuba and over throw the government, this is called the Bay of Pigs, Kennedy attempted an attack by land to Cuba, but he dismissed the attack and solved the problem diplomatically . So the calm one won in the end.

Victor Arita

2016-12-08 12:51:39 UTC

The Cuban Missile Crisis took place in 1962, it involved the U.S and Soviet Union. The Crisis involved nuclear weapons on both sides of the war which could have been used to critically injure both countries. Both countries were prepared with nuclear missiles and more than ready to attack. At the time John F. Kennedy was the President of the United States, he wanted to prevent a world war three from happening.

Kennedy chose a naval blockade instead of an invasion. It was the right thing to do. Attacking Cuba would've caused a lot destruction. If the event would of happened, thousands of lives would of gotten killed. That massive destruction would of affected so much who knows if they would have gotten power back and could have been attacked by other countries in their weak state. At the end Kennedy's decision saved all those lives.

Juan Irizarry

2016-12-09 12:44:50 UTC

The Cuban dictator at the time of 1962 Fulgencio Batista, was eventually overthrown by no other then the army of Fidel Castro.The Cuban Missile Crisis was one of the most scariest and dangerous events, that took place in 1962 between United Stated and the Soviets during the cold war. Although John F. Kennedy did not want this to a world war 3 because he knew it would cost massive destruction. The reason he said that was because both countries were ready to use nuclear weapons against each other. So Kennedy decided instead to do a navel blockade so there wouldn't be any invasion. Not to mention a lot of lives would have been lost if it turned into a possible worl war 3. So we have to thank Kennedy for what he did and all the lives he saved with what he did.

Roberto Castaneda

2016-12-12 13:05:09 UTC

The Cuban Missile Crisis was a time that the most horrifying events occurred. It took place in 1962 between United Stated and the Soviets during the cold war. It involved nuclear weapons that could ended the world in just a few minutes. The fact that with just pressing one button you could destroy the whole world makes it more scary.

Kennedy was able to professionally talk to a Russian diplomat and calming the situation . If it was not for them talking things out it could have meant another Hiroshima. The decision really came down to a single man, a person who at a push of a button can take the lives of not one person but millions. The Russian soldier that thought things out and decided not to act in such a way was able to save the lives of millions and avoid disaster.

Lidia Gutierrez

2016-12-13 13:22:19 UTC

President John F. Kennedy wrote a letter to the Soviet Premier, which he proposed an end to the Cuban Missile Crisis on October 27th, 1962. In the letter Kennedy proposed that if the USSR removed it’s missiles from Cuba then the United States would end the quarantine measures and publicly acknowledge that it would not invade Cuba. At the end of the letter Kennedy wrote that the continuation of the Cuban Crisis would lead to a risk to the peace of the world. The missiles in Cuba allowed the Soviet to target the majority of the United States. The crisis was unique in many ways since it had so many miscalculations with direct and indirect communications with both countries.

“Cooler heads prevailed” is cited the most to describe how nuclear annihilation was avoided completely. The decision that Kennedy made shocked everyone. Kennedy was level headed during the whole situation which is the reason why World War 3 never began. During the secret meeting between the US and the USSR put the whole situation into perspective. Despite the tensions both parties reached an agreement that saved many lives.

Alyssa Parker

2016-12-13 19:49:12 UTC

During the time of the cold war a terrifying even took place. In the 1960's the Cuban Missile Crisis took place. This horrific event involved enough nuclear weapons to destroy the whole world. First involving the U.S. and Soviet Union, and then Cuba also became involved. President John F. Kennedy wanted to prevent a WWIII from occurring.
After making a wrong move the U.S. was placed in an uneasy and scary position when Cuba teamed up with the Soviet Union with the intent to destroy the U.S. by launching nuclear weapons at the United States. While the Soviet Union and Cuba were very close to destroying the whole entire U.S.A. "cooler heads prevailed", through all of the anger Robert Kennedy met with Anatoly Dobrynin. They came to the conclusion that the U.S. must remove their nuclear weapons from Turkey and Italy and promise to never invade Cuba while the Soviet Union must remove their ties with Cuba under UN inspection. The crisis was over with a simple (figuratively speaking) discussion that turned into a solution. The point being that "cooler heads prevailed" because rather than fighting it out they had a discussion that ended things without creating a bigger problem.

Allan Mosqueda

2016-12-14 11:57:34 UTC

The Cuban Missile Crisis took place in 1972. It was a terrible event that was going on. This Battle involved the United States and the soviet union. They were face to face in a battle with J.Kennedy. He made a decision that schocked all the people.

Since he didn't want a third world war he chose a naval blockade instead of an invasion. He knew attacking the Cubans wasn't the right choice. Cuban people at that time could've destroyed them if they wanted too. At the end this didn't end bad and even though the soviets weren't happy. No one got hurt.

Stephanne Sevilla

2016-12-14 13:32:48 UTC

The Cuban missile crisis to place in the year of 1962 . It was scary because they were being threaten to die just in a single touch of a button. That one touch can kill everyone and everything, just imagine living in a world were you you can die whenever they want you to. One bad move can end your life.

Kennedy finally ended this terrible situation with the Russian soldier. Kennedy calmly talked to the soldier and stated he wanted to end this before someone gets hurt more then they are already hurt. This was the best thing Kennedy did because no one got hurt ending it this way because he knew it was going to become a disaster if they did have some sort of war. Kennedy thought about the future of his country and made it work by keeping everyone safe.

Edwin Bain

2016-12-14 14:14:08 UTC

The Cuban Missile Crisis took place during the cold war in 1962. The near war experience was a testament to the upholding and well being of the United States. Thanks to president, John F. Kennedy, America was able to prevail and dodge a World War 3 from occurring. Cooler heads prevailed was cited because a nuclear war was avoided completely.
In addition, to accomplish the goal of avoiding a war, President Kennedy wrote a letter to the soviet Premier in which he proposed a treaty. If the USSR removed its missiles from Cuba then the U.S would end the quarantine measures and publicly announce that it would not invade Cuba. This peaceful strategy is hence the cite "Cooler heads prevail".

Matthew Desousa

2016-12-15 01:30:05 UTC

The Cuban Missile Crisis took place in the year 1972. It was a horrible battle that was occuring. The ones involved in the battle were the U.S and the Soviet Union. This was frightening because they can die just by one touch. They were face to fight J.kennedy.

J.Kennedy was the president at that time. He made a decision that schocked everyone. The soviets were furious though.stopping the war was the best thing they could've done because if not death would've been present. The cuban people had a lot of powers in their hands at that time.

Eric Martin

2016-12-16 15:10:17 UTC

The Cuban Missile Crisis was definitely one of the scariest moments in American History. Maybe even world history. The fact that millions of lives were put at stake due to a conflict and a simple press of a button. In 1962 the Soviet Union and the U.S. had a bit of an issue. Due to the soviets having missiles in Cuba.

This situation was very tense. Like a nuclear he said she said situation. It took the cool, calm and collected mind of President John F. Kennedy to write a treaty in order to settle this scary situation. Due to this rational decision, one of the scariest moments in american history came to an end.

Luis Becerra

2016-12-19 14:34:58 UTC

Kristen Hervis

2016-12-19 15:32:35 UTC

In the year of 1962, the Cuban Missile Crisis took place. This was a very frightening time for others because no one knew what could happen. The issue involved the U.S. and the Soviet Union. Both countries were very controversial around that time. The fact that the Soviet Union had missiles located in Cuba feared everyone in America.

Back in 1962, John F. Kennedy was president at the time. JFK wrote a letter to the Soviet Union that year. He also avoided the war which relieved many citizens. The Cuban Missile Crisis shows that "cooler heads prevailed" by indicating that JFK prevented a nuclear war between both countries.

Ana Urueta

2016-12-20 01:10:51 UTC

The Cuban Missile Crisis took place during the year of 1912. The ones involved were the United States and The Soviet Union. They were going to face a nuclear battle. J. Kennedy told them that he didn't want to invade Cuba. If they did a third world war would come. No one that was part of the Soviet's was too happy about that but they didn't have any other choice.

Instead of an invasion Kennedy chose a naval blockade. This was the right thing to do even though not everyone agreed to this. Invading cuba would've been really bad. Cuba had a lot of power at that time. They could've destroyed whoever they wanted. Talking about everything was the right thing to do.

Jose Pedraza

2016-12-21 13:50:39 UTC

The Cuban Missile Crisis, which took place in 1962, involved the U.S. and the Soviet Union. President Kennedy avoid the fact of a third World War and possible nuclear weapons involved.
The United States was concerned about an expansion of Communism, and a Latin America country allying openly with the USSR was regarded as unacceptable, given the U.S.–Soviet enmity since the end of World War 2.
In early 1962, a group of Soviet military and missile construction specialists accompanied an agricultural delegation to Havana. They obtained a meeting with Cuban leader Fidel Castro.

Arielys Rodriguez

2016-12-21 14:04:08 UTC

The Cuban Missile Crisis took place in 1962, and it was definitely one the most terrifying moments in American History. Many people were so scared they had no idea what to do or what was going to happen. The United States and the Soviet Union were involved in this issue.The Soviet Union was so powerful because they had missiles located in Cuba to bomb the U.S. if any problems aroused.

John F. Kennedy was the president at this time. JFK plan was to avoid any conflicts with the Soviet Union. So what he did was write a letter to the Soviet Union, to try to prevent a nuclear war. The "cooler heads prevailed" indicate that the president JFK prevented a nuclear and saved both countries.

Yailin Sandoval

2016-12-25 03:12:19 UTC

The Cuban Missile Crisis, also known as the October Crisis was a 13-day (October 16–28, 1962) confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union. It was without a doubt a very terrifying moment in history. One touch of a button and everything you knew was wiped from existence just because of lack of communication. The way Kennedy and the Russian soldier handled this situation with a calm mind was the best thing they could’ve done.

Kennedy professionally talking things through with the Russian diplomat calmed everything down and ended the missile crisis. Communication is key. While the Russian soldier who chose not to launch the missiles is the real hero in this story. He didn’t jump into conclusion, he thought everything out. A disaster was prevented.

Sofia Padilla

2016-12-27 16:54:59 UTC

A nuclear battle between two powerful nations, The United States and the Soviet Union that took place in 1962. It's known as the Cuban Missile Crisis and it took place on an Era where both sides could hurt each other by using nuclear weapons. Thankfully, due to a secret meeting between President Kennedy and Soviet Ambassador Dobrynin, the dispute ended quickly which it's the main reason why World War III never began in the first place. If World War III happen, then millions of people would have lost their lives and homes, and thousands of money would have been wasted on weapons. On the other hand, President Kennedy wanted to prevent World War III from happening, so he have decided to release a command not to sent troops and invade Cuba. However, his statement contradicted because on October 22nd, he sent the U.S Navy to take away all the shipments from the Soviet Union. This led a more heated tension between those two nations. Those nations thought of the bigger picture by having a secret meeting and made an agreement for the Soviet Union to remove missiles from Cuba and for the US to remove their missiles from Italy and Turkey. The incident teaches us that people should always remain calm and think things thoroughly in a midst of a problem. This will prevent any more tensions/problems to arise and would help people to solve things more quickly.

Alyah Vega

2017-01-02 03:24:07 UTC

The Cold War era was a very dark time for the United States. It was a period of time where tensions were high between the two leading countries of the world. One act that can be shown as an example is the Cuban Missile Crisis. In 1961 U.S President John F Kennedy failed to overthrow Cuban Dictator Fidel Castro in what is called the Bay of Pigs invasion. As a result this led to Cuba asking for help from the Soviet Union. Both the U.S and Russia both armed missiles at each other and were ready for World War 3.

Luckily, Secretary General Robert Kennedy and Russian Ambassador Anatoly Dobrynin secretly talked it out between each other and led to the agreement of disarming the missiles pointed at both countries.

At the time this was looked as a cowardly move by both countries. The citizens of both countries thought there leaders had bargained with the enemy. This wasn’t the normal thing to do. But the great and cool minds of President Kennedy and President of the USSR Nikita Khrushchev saw the reality of a World War 3. The reality was cities being wiped out because of nuclear weapons. Families being torn apart because of war and political differences. If it had not been for their cool minds, this world would be a much more different place.

Misha Imbert

2017-01-02 20:53:09 UTC

With the push of a button, our entire life can change. The people we know, the friends we have, our family, and our neighbors could cease to live with a push of a button by a person with power. On October 16, 1962, military advisors in the United States urged an airstrike on missile sites and invasion on Cuba. Cuba had seeked help from the U.S.S.R who was happy to comply. Both nations had nuclear weapons who could have potentially wipe out a union.

On October 22, President Jonh F. Kennedy announced that the navy would intercept all shipments to Cuba, but this action was considered an act of war. Because of miscommunication, the USSR submarine could have began the nuclear war which was stopped by Vasili Arkhipov who did not authorize the launch of a nuclear bomb. The slight communication error or the split-desicion from either party could have started the first nuclear war and end thousands of innocent lives. The Cuban Missile Crisis proved how powerful and dangerous political personas can be and how one desicion from a person of power could dictate our lives and end a nation or the world as we know.

Misha Imbert

2017-01-02 20:54:54 UTC

Source: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-history-of-the-cuban-missile-crisis-matthew-a-jordan#watch

Allison Martinez

2017-01-07 05:51:33 UTC

The Cuban Missile Crisis took place in 1962. If this war wouldn't have been stopped a lot of things would've been different now days. There was so muc tension between two leading countries that had so much power within them. Both countries had weapons with them but Cubans had more powerful ones.

President J.Kennedy brought an end to this. He didn't want this war to happen. It was the best decision he could've made because if not then world war 3 would've been a thing. Talking was the right way even though the others weren't so happy about it.

Estefania Rivera

2017-01-09 13:23:29 UTC

The Cuban missile crisis was not just an ordinary event that took place in 1962. in which involved the U.S and the soviet union, at that time weapon that could cause destruction could've been used, at the time president John F Kennedy could not have handle the Cuban missile so instead he into an agreement without starting anything that cause a war.

Kennedy made that decision and shook everyone. the united states did not want to be apart of the nuclear battle. both knew if they were a part something bad was going to happen which meant having to kill a lot innocent lives.

Nelson Canizares

2017-01-09 14:59:48 UTC

The Cuban Missile Crisis is a very important event in history. It is an example of how quickly all can end with just the push of a button. It sh

Jose Guerra

2017-01-09 16:50:35 UTC

The Cuban Missile Crisis happened Fifty years ago when the United States and the Soviet Union stood closer to Armageddon than at any other moment in history. In October 1962 President John F. Kennedy was informed of a U-2 spy-plane’s discovery of Soviet nuclear-tipped missiles in Cuba. The President resolved immediately that this could not stand. Over an intense 13 days, he and his Soviet counterpart Nikita Khrushchev confronted each other “eyeball to eyeball,” each with the power of mutual destruction. A war would have meant the deaths of 100 million Americans and more than 100 million Russians. Presented with the choice of attacking or accepting Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba, Kennedy rejected both options. Instead, he crafted an alternative with three components: a public deal in which the United States pledged not to invade Cuba if the Soviet Union withdrew its missiles; a private ultimatum threatening to attack Cuba within 24 hours if the offer was rejected; and a secret sweetener that promised to withdraw U.S. missiles from Turkey within six months. The crisis was resolved at the last minute when Khrushchev accepted the U.S. offer.

Daniel Thews

2017-01-09 19:42:39 UTC

During this period of time, the Cuban Missile Crisis, one mistake can destroy everything and cause everything to disappear. The power fell on two people which began the Cold war, the United States and Soviet Union. Everything was so sensitive during this time period. Kennedy and the Russian soldiers had to remain calm throughout the whole time, they had to think in the future, stay positive, not be selfish, and be sure of his decisions. Kennedy was the face of the United States and was in charge of nearly everything. He spoke to the Russian diplomat and prevented him from launching anything at us that will begin anything. At last the Cold war never began. He thought about his people and everything the Cold war would cause and made the good choice about not starting the cold war. It would have caused several problems to the people.

Javier Sanchez

2017-01-11 19:06:48 UTC

The Cuban missile crisis took place in 1962 With president John F. Kennedy Currently in office. The crisis was between the United states and the soviets during the cold war because the Russians had
missiles in Cuba which were too close to the United States. Kennedy chose to stay calm and not attack Cuba. Cooler heads prevailed due to the fact that neither side wanted to engage in a nuclear war that could kill millions.
Kennedy made the right decision in not invading Cuba because they Russian commander at the time had the power to use nuclear weapons if the use invaded. This would've started the first nuclear war and possibly World War Three. After the Russian diplomat spoke to Kennedy they came to a compromise. Which was a smart decision because tension between both countries would've aroused more problems for the people.

Kemberlyn Fernande

2017-01-12 13:24:51 UTC

In 1962, the Cuban Missile Crisis happened, which was a nuclear battle with the United States and Soviet Union. Kennedy was often advised to take over Cuba, however, he did not. Kennedy made a comment which was not to invade Cuba. On October 22 he told the U.S Navy to intercept all shipments to Cuba. In the White House during the Cuban Missile Crisis, Kennedy knew the consequences of a U.S. ran invasion into Cuba to dismantle the missile sites. During the Cuban Missile Crisis two people who had major power were going to begin what is called the Cold war. And was the United States and the Soviet Union. The Soviets took out the missiles from Cuba and retreated back to their country.

Kevin Rivas

2017-01-12 14:34:04 UTC

The Cuban Missile Crisis, which took place in 1962, involved the U.S. and the Soviet Union. The whole crisis involved nuclear weapons which both sides could have used to hurt each other and possibly end the world. With both Countries prepared with nuclear missiles, they were both ready to attack.Thankfully, due to a secret meeting between President Kennedy and Soviet Ambassador Dobrynin, the dispute ended quickly which it's the main reason why World War III never began in the first place.

On October 22, President Jonh F. Kennedy announced that the navy would intercept all shipments to Cuba, but this action was considered an act of war. However, his statement contradicted because on October 22nd, he sent the U.S Navy to take away all the shipments from the Soviet Union. This led a more heated tension between those two nations. Despite the tensions both parties reached an agreement that saved many lives.

Helen Ayala

2017-01-12 19:19:07 UTC

The Cuban missile took place in 1962 with president John F Kennedy which involved the U.S and the soviet union. This caused the power to fall on two, which eventually began the cold war, the United States and Soviet Union. Kennedy being the president he was in charge of everything going on all around the world . Speaking to the Russian diplomat and preventing him from launching anything can potentially ruin the U.S. Benefiting us from the Cold War occurring. Everyone around the world benefited from the Cold War beginning. John F. Kennedy making good choices.
Beginning with not invading Cuba because of the Russian commander at the time having the power to use nuclear weapons to invade the united states. Which would have started World War 3, coming into compromise with the Russians the countries stated peace.

Justin Leiva

2017-01-12 21:50:52 UTC

The Cuban missile crisis took place in 1962 John F Kennedy was in office during the event which was between the U.S. and the Soviet Union.The whole event was revolved around nuclear weapons on both sides,this was the cause of the event known as the cold war.It is horrifying to know that the world as you know it may end just by the push of a button.Tension grew between the two powers as nuclear war was very clear to both sides as the soviets have planted nuclear bombs in Cuba in case the U.S. tried anything,but as tension grew there was a secret meeting between Robert Kennedy and soviet ambassador Dobrynin which they settled on terms as the U.S. removed missiles from turkey and Italy, as the soviets removed there's from Cuba.

Daniela Osorio

2017-01-13 20:37:01 UTC

The Cuban missile is a historical event not to be forgotten. Which is also known as the October Crisis. This historical event took place on 1962. This event occurring while John F. Kennedy was president of the White House. This confrontation included the United States and the Soviet Union.

This confrontation began on October 14, 1962 through October 28, 1962. It lasted thirteen days. Kennedy put an end to this situation. The United States did not want to be a part of this war. If this Cold War would have occurred it would have been a tragedy.

Angeles Campusano

2017-01-13 21:54:21 UTC

During the period of octuber 14, 1962 through octuber 28, 2016 the cuban missible crisis was a confrontation between the U.S and the soviet union about weapons and destruction. During this time John F. Kennedy was president of the White House, at the time president John F. Kennedy could not have handle the cuban missible so instead he into an argreement without staring anthything that cause a war.

president Kennedy made the decision and shook everyone. I think he was right to not invade Cuba because Russian commanders in Cuba at the time had the power to use nuclear if the U.S invaded. This teaches us that what we should stay calm and think through things cleaarly

Manuel Pages

2017-01-14 00:41:27 UTC

On October 14, 1962 the Cold War took place. Also known as the Cuban Missile Crisis. At the time John F. Kennedy was president. The confrontation was between the United States and the Soviet Union. This lasted thirteen years. Because of John F. Kennedy's choice, things turned out to be alright.

Severe tension grew before any decision was made. Nuclear bombs were sneaked in Cuba. Could have caused many innocent people to die. The United States wanted no part in this war. No part in the invasion of Cuba. It would have been known as World War 3.

Sean Lougheed

2017-01-15 16:59:04 UTC

As nuclear devastation loomed over the horizon, the two superpowers of unimaginable strength and influence crossed paths over a little island known as Cuba, and thus ensued what was to be known as the Cuban missile crisis. The blind ambition to gain advantage over the over superpower lead to missile placements near the Soviet Union and eventually near the United States in response. Fear led to this standoff, and can only imagine the emotions of the citizens not in control. The slightest provocation could have led to the complete and absolute destruction of not only man, but life on Earth. Both sides where filled with tension and both had unique decisions that had they not taken place, we wouldn’t exist to discuss it now.

However, instead of using aggression to solve this issue, both sides remained level headed in precarious situations. Kennedy declined an invasion of Cuba, and the US didn’t react toward the shot down spy craft; while the Soviet Union didn’t launch a nuclear armed torpedo in reaction toward depth charges. Eventually it was understood that something had to be done and Robert Kennedy and Anatoly Dobrynin came to an agreement about the missile placements and thus averted a global catastrophe. Had it not been for these two and the split second decisions of military personnel, one cannot fathom the result of such a scenario, and goes to show that remaining calm and diplomacy are a reasonable course to take than outright retaliation without thought or control.