In 1962, the Soviet Union secretly placed nuclear missiles in Cuba, just 90 miles from the United States, bringing the world to the brink of nuclear war. For 13 days, American and Soviet forces faced each other in a tense standoff. The crisis was resolved when the Soviet Union removed its missiles from Cuba, while the United States secretly removed missiles from Turkey and publicly promised not to invade Cuba. This diplomatic resolution prevented World War III and demonstrated how close humanity came to nuclear destruction during the Cold War.
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The 13 Days That Nearly Ended the WorldAdded:
In 1962, one island nearly triggered nuclear war.
The Soviet Union had secretly placed nuclear missiles in Cuba, just 90 miles from America. When US spy planes found the sites, President Kennedy faced a nightmare. [music] He could invade Cuba and risk World War III or blockade the island. For 13 days, American and Soviet forces stared each other down.
Then came the deal. Soviet missiles left Cuba. America promised not to invade and quietly removed missiles from Turkey.
The world survived, but only just. Like and subscribe for more stories of the old.
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