Cuban Missile Crisis
Kennedy announced a naval quarantine intended to prevent further deliveries of offensive military equipment.
Cuban Missile Crisis
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Cuban Missile Crisis
Kennedy briefed congressional leaders before publicly announcing the crisis.
Cuban Missile Crisis
Kennedy demanded dismantlement of the missile sites and removal of the offensive weapons from Cuba.
Cuban Missile Crisis
Kennedy warned that a nuclear missile launched from Cuba would require retaliation against the Soviet Union.
Cuban Missile Crisis
Kennedy formally established the Executive Committee of the National Security Council.
Cuban Missile Crisis
Stevenson prepared the United States diplomatic case for presentation before the United Nations Security Council.
Cuban Missile Crisis
Sorensen assisted with final revisions to the President's address before Kennedy disclosed the crisis to the public.
Cuban Missile Crisis
Ball helped coordinate diplomatic communications with allies and international organizations as the quarantine was announced.
Cuban Missile Crisis
McCone reported intelligence indicating that Soviet personnel controlled the offensive missile installations in Cuba.
Cuban Missile Crisis
The Organisation of American States unanimously supports the US decision to quarantine Cuba and , by the end of the day, all naval vessels are in place. Reconnaissance photos reveal that Soviet missiles are poised for launch.
Cuban Missile Crisis
Kennedy approved instructions for naval forces enforcing the quarantine while seeking to avoid an unnecessary clash with Soviet ships.
Cuban Missile Crisis
Kennedy signed the proclamation establishing interdiction of offensive weapons shipments to Cuba.
Cuban Missile Crisis
Kennedy approved continued invasion preparations while excluding food and medicine from the initial quarantine.
Cuban Missile Crisis
Stevenson defended the quarantine before the Security Council and challenged Soviet claims about the nature of the Cuban deployment.
Cuban Missile Crisis
McNamara reviewed rules governing interception, inspection, and possible seizure of vessels carrying prohibited military equipment.
Cuban Missile Crisis
Thompson argued that Khrushchev should be given a path to retreat without appearing to accept an American ultimatum.
Cuban Missile Crisis
Robert Kennedy followed quarantine developments while officials debated how much force naval commanders should use against Soviet vessels.
Cuban Missile Crisis
Gilpatric assisted in coordinating military readiness and civilian control as naval quarantine operations began.
Cuban Missile Crisis
McCone reviewed intelligence on Soviet shipping movements and continuing activity at Cuban missile sites as the quarantine took effect.
Cuban Missile Crisis
Kennedy reported that several Soviet ships had altered course as the quarantine took effect. Strategic Air Command was ordered to DEFCON 2, the highest readiness level it had yet reached.
Cuban Missile Crisis
Kennedy monitored the first day of quarantine operations as several Soviet vessels slowed, stopped, or changed course.
Cuban Missile Crisis
McNamara closely supervised naval operations as the quarantine line became active in the Atlantic approaches to Cuba.
Cuban Missile Crisis
Rusk assessed Soviet responses to the quarantine and encouraged continued diplomatic contact while military forces remained ready.
Cuban Missile Crisis
Kennedy replied to U Thant and affirmed his desire for a peaceful and verifiable settlement.
Cuban Missile Crisis
Kennedy wrote Khrushchev that Soviet assurances had been contradicted by clear evidence of offensive missile bases in Cuba.
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