Kennedy's Stance in the Cuban Missile Crisis: Defending or Interfering?

The Cuban Missile Crisis was a pivotal moment in the Cold War, marked by the US's response to Soviet missiles in Cuba. President Kennedy invoked the Monroe Doctrine to justify a quarantine of Cuba, leading to heightened tensions and preparations for potential war. International reactions varied, with some supporting the US and others siding with the Soviet Union. The crisis escalated with Soviet ships approaching the US blockade, but negotiations eventually led to the removal of Soviet missiles from Cuba and US missiles from Turkey. The crisis highlighted the threat of nuclear war and prompted discussions on preventing future conflicts.

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