Summary

After the United States discovered that the Soviet Union had placed nuclear missiles in Cuba in 1962, President John F. Kennedy declared them a threat to national security. Some U.S. government officials urged him to take military action to force the Soviets to remove the missiles. Others argued that such action could spark a war—perhaps a nuclear war—and that President Kennedy should negotiate with the Soviets instead. Should the United States use force to resolve the Cuban missile crisis?

This eBook examines the debate over the Cuban missile crisis and delves into the pro and con arguments that surrounded it. It includes a timeline, primary sources, a bibliography, and a "Learn More About" chapter with more information on the topic.

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