American History-II



American History

Answer 1: President Kennedy's performance during the Cuban Missile Crisis

In the last week of October 1962, American came very near to the War, due to the Cuban missile Crisis (History Today, 2012). It was President Kennedy who handled the situation such that the conflict was avoided. The primary response of President Kennedy was to put a defensive quarantine into effect. In addition, the President took a number of diplomatic initiatives to control the situation. For example, an action plan for all-out military action and massive airstrike were prepared. During the Cuban missile Crisis, President Kennedy was in full ...