Question

What was the Kennedy administration’s strategy for dealing with the threat of Soviet missiles in Cuba? Give three details.

Answer 1

The Kennedy administration’s strategy for dealing with the threat of Soviet missiles in Cuba

1. Imposing a strict naval blockade on Cuba to prevent any arms shipments from reaching the island.

2. Issuing an ultimatum to the Soviet Union to remove all offensive weapons from Cuba or face the consequences.

3. Secretly offering the Soviet Union a deal in which the United States would remove its missiles stationed in Turkey if the Soviets removed theirs from Cuba.