oct 22, 1962 - President Kennedy gives a televised speech to the nation

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President Kennedy gives a speech that is carried live on television stations across the country to inform Americans that missiles have been discovered in Cuba. He tells Americans that he has ordered a Navy quarantine around Cuba and orders the Soviets to remove the missiles.

I put this in red because the Americans had the advantage of communication to make sure that the entire country was aware of what was going on which could help them have a better reputation (worldwide) and have more support from the people.

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