Cuban Missile Crisis18 October 1962
Thompson used his experience with Khrushchev to advise that Soviet intentions and domestic pressures should be interpreted cautiously.
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Llewellyn Thompson Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Llewellyn Thompson, based on 5 World History Database records associated with United States of America.
5 records1962–19621 events1 places
Chronological biography
1962
Cuban Missile Crisis24 October 1962
Thompson argued that Khrushchev should be given a path to retreat without appearing to accept an American ultimatum.
Cuban Missile Crisis26 October 1962
Thompson interpreted Khrushchev's first letter as a serious opening for a negotiated settlement.
Cuban Missile Crisis27 October 1962
Thompson urged Kennedy to answer Khrushchev's first message and avoid becoming trapped by the later public demand concerning Turkey.
Cuban Missile Crisis28 October 1962
Thompson helped assess Khrushchev's acceptance message and advised continued attention to Soviet implementation.
Titles and roles
Ambassador-at-Large
Record provenance
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