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President John F. Kennedy faced significant challenges in Cuba, most notably the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962 when the Soviet Union placed nuclear missiles on the island, just 90 miles from the U.S. mainland. This situation escalated tensions between the U.S. and the Soviet Union, leading to a 13-day standoff. Additionally, Kennedy dealt with the fallout from the failed Bay of Pigs invasion in 1961, which aimed to overthrow Fidel Castro and resulted in a humiliating defeat for the U.S. and strengthened Castro's regime. These events highlighted the complexities of U.S.-Cuba relations during the Cold War.

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