CUBA - THE WORLD WAITS

The transcript covers President Kennedy's response to the Cuban missile crisis, highlighting the urgency of the blockade to prevent missile buildup. It discusses the threat posed by missile sites in Cuba, US policy on retaliatory measures, and the challenges of maintaining a US garrison in Cuba. The international community's reactions, including appeals for restraint and diplomacy, are also addressed, with a focus on efforts to prevent escalation.

What was the primary reason for President Kennedy's urgency in launching the blockade?

• To strengthen the U.S. military presence in the Caribbean

• To prevent the spread of communism in Latin America

• To negotiate a trade deal with Cuba

• To stop the missile buildup in Cuba

What is the range capability of the medium-range ballistic missiles mentioned in the transcript?

• More than 1,000 nautical miles

• 1,000 nautical miles

• 750 nautical miles

• 500 nautical miles

According to U.S. policy, how would a nuclear missile launched from Cuba be regarded?

• As an attack by the Soviet Union on the United States

• As a regional conflict

• As a violation of international law

• As an act of war by Cuba

Who appealed to Khrushchev and Kennedy for a truce during the crisis?

• Lord Russell

• Hu Thant

• The President of the United States

• The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

What was Khrushchev's response to the appeals for negotiation?

• He demanded more missile installations

• He refused to negotiate

• He withdrew all missiles from Cuba

• He indicated a desire for a summit meeting