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A naval blockade of the island of Cuba (or Cuber as Kennedy used to pronounce it).

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Who was the President of US during Cuban Missile Crisis?

John F. Kennedy was the President in October, 1962 when the Russian ships carrying missiles turned by upon meeting the US blockage of Cuba.


What about the Cuban missile crisis is true?

President Kennedy removed nuclear missiles from Turkey to resolve the crisis


What US president was responsible in the 1960s for having the Soviet Union remove its missiles from Cuba?

US President John F Kennedy negotiated with the Soviet Union to remove its missiles from Cuba. It was a serious incident that added to the Cold War.


When did the public find out about the Cuban Missile Crisis?

The public first found out about the crisis during President Kennedy's address to the nation on October 22, 1962. Kennedy, however, was first made aware of the missiles several days early on October 16, 1962.


How did JF Kennedy save cuba from the missile crisis?

President John F. Kennedy played a crucial role in averting the Cuban Missile Crisis in October 1962 by implementing a naval blockade, or "quarantine," to prevent further Soviet shipments of missiles to Cuba. He also engaged in intense diplomatic negotiations with Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev, ultimately agreeing to a secret deal that involved the U.S. removing its missiles from Turkey in exchange for the withdrawal of Soviet missiles from Cuba. Kennedy's measured response and willingness to communicate directly with Khrushchev helped de-escalate the situation and prevent a potential nuclear conflict.

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In response to the Soviet deployment of nuclear missiles on Cuba what did President Kennedy do?

After giving a verbal warning, which was ignored, he mobilized the nation's military and sent them towards Cuba...nuclear armed. For those who aren't aware of it today; US orders with atomic weapons was always...FIRST STRIKE!


What was Khruschev's mistake in placing missiles in Cuba?

Underestimating President Kennedy.


What was president Kennedy's response to the missile buildup in Cuba?

His response was an embargo.


What about the Cuban missile crisis is?

President Kennedy removed nuclear missiles from Turkey to resolve the crisis


What about the Cuban missile crisis?

President Kennedy removed nuclear missiles from Turkey to resolve the crisis


Who was the President of US during Cuban Missile Crisis?

John F. Kennedy was the President in October, 1962 when the Russian ships carrying missiles turned by upon meeting the US blockage of Cuba.


What about the Cuban missile crisis is true?

President Kennedy removed nuclear missiles from Turkey to resolve the crisis


What did President Kennedy secretly offer Nikita Khrushchev that helped end the Cuban Missile Crisis?

Kennedy offered to remove the American missiles from Turkey.


What US president was responsible in the 1960s for having the Soviet Union remove its missiles from Cuba?

US President John F Kennedy negotiated with the Soviet Union to remove its missiles from Cuba. It was a serious incident that added to the Cold War.


What is the basis for president Kennedy's demand that the missiles be removed?

by him agreeing to balance and power and saving the latins and indians from cuba!


When did the public find out about the Cuban Missile Crisis?

The public first found out about the crisis during President Kennedy's address to the nation on October 22, 1962. Kennedy, however, was first made aware of the missiles several days early on October 16, 1962.


Which action did President Kennedy take when it was discovered that the Soviets were providing Cuba with nuclear missiles?

A 13 day political military