JFK Cuban Missile Crisis speech - Part 7 of 14

The transcript discusses the adjustment of American citizens to the threat of Soviet missiles and the heightened danger posed by missiles in Cuba. It highlights the unprecedented nuclear threat to Latin America and the provocative Soviet missile buildup in the Western Hemisphere, which violates assurances and defies policies. The sudden decision to station strategic weapons outside Soviet soil is seen as an unjustified change in the status quo, challenging the trust in American commitments.

What have American citizens become accustomed to in terms of military threats?

• Living under the threat of Soviet missiles

• Experiencing frequent air raids

• Facing economic sanctions

• Dealing with cyber attacks

What is significant about the missile threat to Latin America?

• They are allied with the Soviet Union

• They have strong missile defense systems

• They have always been under nuclear threat

• It is the first time they face a potential nuclear threat

What is the nature of the missile buildup in Cuba?

• It is well-publicized and slow

• It is secretive and rapid

• It is a joint effort with the U.S.

• It is a defensive measure

What does the stationing of strategic weapons outside Soviet soil represent?

• A peaceful diplomatic gesture

• A routine military exercise

• A response to U.S. aggression

• A provocative and unjustified change

Why is the change in the status quo considered unacceptable by the U.S.?

• It promotes global peace

• It undermines trust with allies and adversaries

• It strengthens U.S. military power

• It aligns with American policy