Cuban missile crisis documentary

Cuban Missile Crisis was the most dangerous event of the Cold War, when nuclear war or global peace appeared to hang in balance. Soviet nuclear missile bases on the island were rapidly becoming functional, while the United States naval blockade of Cuba forced the two parties to talk. This documentary shows the views on crisis from both President Kennedy and Chairman Khrushchev.

Cuban missile crisis in 1962

Known as a great tourist spot, Cuba attracts around two million visitors per year. Famous socialist principles and state controlled economy led by former President Fidel Castro are considered to be the symbols of the island. But at one point the Cuban missile crisis was the closest the world ever came to nuclear war. Lucky for us all, wisdom of President John F. Kennedy and Premier Nikita Khrushchev averted the war. Back in 1962, the Soviet Union was long way behind the United States in the arms race. Deploying missiles in Cuba, a good ally of Soviet Union, seemed like a logical idea. President Kennedy was faced with difficult choices ranging from open war with strong opponent to ignoring the whole incident thus showing weakness. The Cold War with mistrust and political struggle escalated. Read more about the Cuban missile crisis.