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The Cuban Missile Crisis

Late 1950’s: Change in Cuban leadership Late 1950’s: Change in Cuban leadership Fidel Castro becomes dictator of CubaFidel Castro becomes dictator of Cuba Castro created the only communist country in the Western hemisphereCastro created the only communist country in the Western hemisphere

Communist Cuba Declared that all property belonging to Americans, now belonged to the Cuban government (also claimed all Cuban owned property as well)Declared that all property belonging to Americans, now belonged to the Cuban government (also claimed all Cuban owned property as well) Had supporters of the former administration arrested (most were executed by firing squad, others spent decades in prison)Had supporters of the former administration arrested (most were executed by firing squad, others spent decades in prison)

United States Embargo Because of Castro’s actions, and the communist government he had created in Cuba, the United States government placed an embargo on Cuban goods (this meant that no Cuban goods could be sold in the U.S.) Because of Castro’s actions, and the communist government he had created in Cuba, the United States government placed an embargo on Cuban goods (this meant that no Cuban goods could be sold in the U.S.)

The Soviet Union, (U.S.S.R.), became allies with Cuba (Soviet Union was the most powerful communist country in the world at this time and America’s greatest enemy/threat: Cold War) The Soviet Union, (U.S.S.R.), became allies with Cuba (Soviet Union was the most powerful communist country in the world at this time and America’s greatest enemy/threat: Cold War)

Setting the Stage 1. The Truman Doctrine 2. The Marshall Plan 3. Containment 4. The Domino Theory 5. The Berlin Blockade 6. The Berlin Wall Why are these events so important when trying to understand the Cuban Missile Crisis?

The Bay of Pigs Invasion The 1961 Bay of Pigs Invasion was an unsuccessful attempt at invading and overthrowing Fidel Castro. The 1961 Bay of Pigs Invasion was an unsuccessful attempt at invading and overthrowing Fidel Castro. It was planned and funded by the United States It was planned and funded by the United States The invasion was carried out by armed Cuban exiles. This action accelerated a rapid decline in Cuban- American relations (worsened by the Cuban Missile Crisis the following year).

The Cuban Missile Crisis – A Chronology October 14: U2 recon. flight over Cuba spots sites installing nuclear missiles October 14: U2 recon. flight over Cuba spots sites installing nuclear missiles October 16-22: President Kennedy is notified, EXCOMM ( is created and secret deliberations on what should be done begin October 16-22: President Kennedy is notified, EXCOMM (Executive Committee of the National Security Council) is created and secret deliberations on what should be done begin October 22: Kennedy tells the nation of his plan for blockade and quarantine October 22: Kennedy tells the nation of his plan for blockade and quarantine

Range of Weapons

Chronology Continued October 24: Naval quarantine begins and successfully changes course of many Soviet ships October 24: Naval quarantine begins and successfully changes course of many Soviet ships October 25: One Soviet ship challenges naval quarantine; Kennedy lets it pass October 25: One Soviet ship challenges naval quarantine; Kennedy lets it pass October 25: At the UN, Adlai Stevenson directly challenges the Soviet ambassador to admit to the existence of missiles October 25: At the UN, Adlai Stevenson directly challenges the Soviet ambassador to admit to the existence of missiles When the ambassador refuses, Stevenson shows pictures of the missile sites When the ambassador refuses, Stevenson shows pictures of the missile sites

The Aerial Photos

Why Cuba Mr. Krushchev? An opportunity to close the missile gap—Currently far behind U.S. in terms of number of missiles An opportunity to close the missile gap—Currently far behind U.S. in terms of number of missiles Protect Cuba – Castro had begun relations with the USSR Protect Cuba – Castro had begun relations with the USSR The U.S. has missiles pointing at the Soviets (ie. Turkey) The U.S. has missiles pointing at the Soviets (ie. Turkey)

The American Response Kennedy and Congress had already passed a resolution stating the placement of nuclear weapons in Cuba would no be tolerated Kennedy and Congress had already passed a resolution stating the placement of nuclear weapons in Cuba would no be tolerated They realized they had to act quickly before the missiles were active They realized they had to act quickly before the missiles were active

The Escalation Ladder 1. Do Nothing 2. Go to the United Nations 3. Naval Blockade 4. Strategic Air strike 5. Full Invasion of Cuba Which policy do you think the USA should have employed with the Soviets? In groups of 5 or 6 make a case for your option.

Why was “Do Nothing” not an option? 1. The Truman Doctrine prevented it 2. The weapons were too dangerous to American safety 3. Kennedy would be perceived as weak by the Soviets – This could empower them to make another move on Berlin or another contentious European location 4. Kennedy would be committing political suicide at home

Go to the UN? PROS Using the United Nations for diplomacy which is good Using the United Nations for diplomacy which is good Validates the United Nation’s role in global politics Validates the United Nation’s role in global politics CONS Takes too long Takes too long Could appear indecisive Could appear indecisive Too many interest groups Too many interest groups Russia and the United States both have veto powers on the Security Council – hard to reach a consensus Russia and the United States both have veto powers on the Security Council – hard to reach a consensus Good option in conjunction with another choice DECISION:

Naval Blockade PROS Its not war and it is a show of strength without missiles Its not war and it is a show of strength without missiles A Naval quarantine is an effective way of turning away missiles A Naval quarantine is an effective way of turning away missiles CONS Puts the United States in direct confrontation with the USSR Puts the United States in direct confrontation with the USSR Sinking a soviet ship is an act of war Sinking a soviet ship is an act of war Safer than an air strike or full invasion DECISION:

Strategic Airstrike PROS Will effectively knock out Soviet missiles Will effectively knock out Soviet missiles Good show of American strength Good show of American strengthCONS When Soviet missiles are destroyed it is likely that Soviet soldiers will die as well – this is an act of war When Soviet missiles are destroyed it is likely that Soviet soldiers will die as well – this is an act of war DECISION: Option number two but would prefer not to use it

Invasion PROS The United States secures Cuba and ensures nuclear safety from the country The United States secures Cuba and ensures nuclear safety from the country The United States sends a clear message to the Soviets to stay out of the west The United States sends a clear message to the Soviets to stay out of the westCONS A full invasion would surely kill Soviet soldiers which would be considered an act of war A full invasion would surely kill Soviet soldiers which would be considered an act of war The nuclear consequences could be disastrous The nuclear consequences could be disastrous DECISION: Too risky, can only be used as a last resort

What Happened? October The Soviet Union offered to withdraw the missiles in return for a U.S. guarantee not to invade Cuba or support any invasion.The Soviet Union offered to withdraw the missiles in return for a U.S. guarantee not to invade Cuba or support any invasion. The USSR called for the withdrawal of U.S. missiles from TurkeyThe USSR called for the withdrawal of U.S. missiles from Turkey The crisis peaked on the 27th, when a US U2 was shot down over Cuba and another U-2 flight over Russia was almost intercepted when over Siberia all the while Soviet ships were nearing the quarantine zone.The crisis peaked on the 27th, when a US U2 was shot down over Cuba and another U-2 flight over Russia was almost intercepted when over Siberia all the while Soviet ships were nearing the quarantine zone. Kennedy responded by publicly accepting the first deal and then sent Robert F. Kennedy to the Soviet embassy to privately accept the second deal.Kennedy responded by publicly accepting the first deal and then sent Robert F. Kennedy to the Soviet embassy to privately accept the second deal. The Soviet ships turned back, and on October 28 Khrushchev announced that he had ordered the removal of the Soviet missiles in Cuba. The Soviet ships turned back, and on October 28 Khrushchev announced that he had ordered the removal of the Soviet missiles in Cuba. Satisfied that the Soviets had removed the missiles, President Kennedy ordered an end to the quarantine of Cuba on November 20. Satisfied that the Soviets had removed the missiles, President Kennedy ordered an end to the quarantine of Cuba on November 20.