An unpopular 1960s US war was fought (and lost) in this former French colony.

For taking land from the United Fruit Company and giving it to peasants, the CIA helped to remove a democratically elected leader in this 'banana republic.'

This country, 90 miles off the coast of Florida, is where Fidel Castro led a communist uprising.

What was this country called before 1989 and the fall of communism?

This country 'fell to communism' under the leadership of Mao Zedong.

In the Cuban Missile Crisis, JFK removed US missiles from this country bordering the Soviet Union.

In WWI, he became the first communist leader of Russia, with the Bolshevik Revolution in 1917.

This was the US president who used the atom bomb and with his doctrine to 'contain' communism fought the Korean War.

This 'man of steel' used his 'Great Purge' to send opponents to the gulag (concentration camps) in Siberia.

This communist leader became famous for his efforts to expel the French from Vietnam. Later, he fought against the USA.

This communist leader from Cuba survived multiple assassination attempts by the CIA.

After the assassination of JFK (John F.Kennedy) he became president and because of the 'domino theory' escalated the Vietnam War.

Leader following Stalin, led 'De-Stalinization' of Russia, leader during the Cuban Missile Crisis, put down democratic rebellions in Poland and Hungary.

With the stockpiles of each superpower: US - 30,000 nukes, USSR - 45,000 nukes a 'hot' war could lead to this 'worldwide catastrophe.'

Chinese Nationalists escaped and formed this island nation. Should China invade today, it could lead to WWIII.

This country was divided into East and West following WWII and was only reunited after 1989.

General during the WWII D-Day invasion of France, this president increased our nuclear arsenal and created a highway system to evacuate cities.

The president who challenged Mikhail Gorbachev to "tear down that wall." Outspent Russia and built 'Star Wars' program.

President who cancelled the 'detente' after Russia invaded Afghanistan. A 'peanut farmer' and 'nice guy' who today volunteers with Habitat for Humanity.

President who created 'detente' (cooling of tension) with the USSR. Visited China. Resigned in disgrace after Watergate scandal.

In 1960, what was shot down deep behind Soviet Russian lines that escalated tension between the two super powers?