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The USSR (popularly known as Russia) was supplying the missile bases in Cuba.

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Underestimating President Kennedy.


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When did the Soviet Union install missiles in Cuba?

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Why did Cuba aim missiles at the US?

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Was it within our power to challenge Cuba's right to have Soviet made nuclear missiles in its own country?

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