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oct 8, 1962 - Russia: proxy- 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis

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Castro takes over and makes it communist. CIA and Kennedy try to invade (Bay Of Pigs) but were defeated in three days. Castro looks for protection from USSR. For USSR this is revenge for US having nuclear weapons in Turkey. increased uncertainty on both sides. both agreed to move nuclear weapons. significant because it led to increased communication.

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oct 8, 1962
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~ 63 years ago