Cuban Missile Crisis Overview

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What year did the Cuban Missile Crisis occur?

The Cuban Missile Crisis occurred in 1962.

Who were the leaders of the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cuban Missile Crisis?

U.S. President John F. Kennedy and Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev.

What was the primary reason the Soviet Union placed missiles in Cuba?

To counteract U.S. missiles in Turkey and to protect Cuba from U.S. invasion.

What term describes the U.S. naval strategy used to prevent further missiles from reaching Cuba?

Quarantine.

How long did the Cuban Missile Crisis last?

13 days.

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