Cuban Missile Crisis
Thompson used his experience with Khrushchev to advise that Soviet intentions and domestic pressures should be interpreted cautiously.
Role range: 1962-1966
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Llewellyn Thompson Biography and Timeline
Follow Llewellyn Thompson through 5 dated historical records for United States of America.
Llewellyn Thompson, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1962
Cuban Missile Crisis
Thompson argued that Khrushchev should be given a path to retreat without appearing to accept an American ultimatum.
Role range: 1962-1966
Cuban Missile Crisis
Thompson interpreted Khrushchev's first letter as a serious opening for a negotiated settlement.
Role range: 1962-1966
Cuban Missile Crisis
Thompson urged Kennedy to answer Khrushchev's first message and avoid becoming trapped by the later public demand concerning Turkey.
Role range: 1962-1966
Cuban Missile Crisis
Thompson helped assess Khrushchev's acceptance message and advised continued attention to Soviet implementation.
Role range: 1962-1966
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