Cuban Missile Crisis: Day Four

What was President Kennedy's initial approach to the Cuban Missile Crisis?

• A diplomatic visit to Russia

• A naval blockade

• Ignoring the situation

• Immediate military action

How did General Curtis LeMay react to Kennedy's strategy?

• He suggested withdrawing from the crisis

• He disagreed and pushed for military action

• He proposed a diplomatic solution

• He fully supported it

What was captured on tape after the meeting with the generals?

• A peaceful resolution

• The generals' frustration and disdain

• Kennedy's final decision

• A secret military plan

What did President Kennedy ultimately decide to do in response to the missile sites in Cuba?

• Ignore the missile sites

• Negotiate directly with the Soviet Union

• Authorize a naval quarantine

• Launch a full-scale invasion

Why did Kennedy feel it was important to act against the advice of his military advisers?

• He believed in the power of negotiation

• He wanted to avoid war at all costs

• He understood the strategic implications of the missile sites

• He was pressured by international allies