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yes and no. Russia placed the missiles in Cuba for two reasons: Russia feared an American invasion of Cuba, and America had missiles in turkey that were aimed at Russia. Some people speculate that the missiles were placed in cuba so the Russians would have something to offer for the removal of the missiles in Turkey. Having said that, russia had no intention of starting a war, and in fact was more afraid of us than we were of them. even then, we were perceived as trigger happy cowboys, and keep in mind that we were then, and remain today, the only country to ever actually use nuclear/atomic weaponry against Another Country. needless to say, they were petrified that we'd actually use our nukes first, and that is why, in the end, they agreed to remove the missiles.
an interesting side note: America agreed to remove the missiles they had in turkey, but they still had missiles within striking range of russia placed in Italy.
What else can I help you with?
How serious of an event was the Cuban missile crisis?
it was pretty serious.
What century did the Cuban missile crisis?
The Cuban missile crisis started on October 16, 1962
What do the Cubans call the Cuban Missile Crisis?
The missile crisis
What was the cause of the cuban missile crisis?
Soviets were establishing nuclear missile sites in Cuba.
The President who resolved the Cuban Missile Crisis was?
President Kennedy is credited with resolving the Cuban Missile Crisis.President John F. Kennedy
How serious of an event was the Cuban missile crisis?
it was pretty serious.
What century did the Cuban missile crisis?
The Cuban missile crisis started on October 16, 1962
What do the Cubans call the Cuban Missile Crisis?
The missile crisis
What was the cause of the cuban missile crisis?
Soviets were establishing nuclear missile sites in Cuba.
Bay of Pigs or Cuban missile crisis which was worse?
Cuban missile crisis, because it almost killed us.
The President who resolved the Cuban Missile Crisis was?
President Kennedy is credited with resolving the Cuban Missile Crisis.President John F. Kennedy
Who Cuban missile crisis?
the U.S.
Was there a Missile Crisis in Newfoundland in 1962?
No. The "documentary" was parodying the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962.
Who faced the Cuban missile crisis?
The country that faced the missile crisis was the United States.
Did Roger Hilsman fight in the Cuban missile crisis?
No, no one "fought" in the Cuban missile crisis. He was an Assistant Secretary of State at the time.
What was the central issue of the Cuban missile crisis?
The Cuban Missle Crisis was done in 1984
What were the names of the leaders of the US during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
John F Kennedy was the president of the US at the time of the Cuban Missile Crisis.
