Cuban Missile Crisis
Ball joined the first senior discussions and examined diplomatic consequences of attacking Soviet missile installations in Cuba.
Role range: 1961-1966
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George Wildman Ball Biography and Timeline
Follow George Wildman Ball through 3 dated historical records for United States of America.
George Wildman Ball, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1962–1962Years on this page
1962
Cuban Missile Crisis
Ball helped coordinate diplomatic communications with allies and international organizations as the quarantine was announced.
Role range: 1961-1966
Cuban Missile Crisis
Ball took part in discussions over the competing Soviet proposals and the risks of linking Cuba publicly to Jupiter missiles in Turkey.
Role range: 1961-1966
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