1. Why was the Crisis Resolved Without Breaking Out?
... seen to be doing something specific. As Kennedy informed Khrushchev of these missiles, Khrushchev denied the existence of them, even though there was photographic evidence of them in Cuba. So Khrushchev was exposed as a liar. Both sides refused to back down, as a result, each side was preparing for war. USA moved to DEFCON Z, which was one step away from war. 23rd October Kennedy ... and bombs form Turkey! Both letters left Kennedy and America in a state of panic and confusion. Kennedy decided to act on the first letter, and try to settle things once and for all. After this, a U2 spy pl...
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