oct 24, 1962 - Letter response from Khrushchev

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On October 24, Khrushchev responded to Kennedy’s message with a statement that the U.S. “blockade” was an “act of aggression” and that Soviet ships bound for Cuba would be ordered to proceed. Nevertheless, during October 24 and 25, some ships turned back from the quarantine line; others were stopped by U.S. naval forces, but they contained no offensive weapons and so were allowed to proceed. Meanwhile, US daily check in flights over Cuba indicated the Soviet missile sites were nearing operational readiness. With no apparent end to the crisis in sight.

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