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Using the links below gather information about the Cuban Missile Crisis. Before making your decision and preparing your speech, make sure you answer the following questions: Why was the USSR building bases in Cuba? Did the US have any similar bases in the world? Why did Castro allow the USSR to build the bases? Why did President Kennedy feel threatened by the bases? Why did the problem escalate so quickly? Who advised President Kennedy? What were the solutions offered and the ramifications of each proposal? How did the crisis end?

Summary of the Cuban Missile Crisis Background Information
 * Summary**

President Kennedy's letter to Premier Khrushchev (10/22) President Kennedy's letter to Premier Khrushchev (10/23) Premier Khrushchev's letter to President Kennedy (10/23) Premier Khrushchev's letter to President Kennedy (10/24) President Khrushchev's letter to Fidel Castro (10/28) Fidel Castro's letter to Premier Khrushchev (10/28) President Kennedy's speech to the nation (10/22) Debate within the United Nations Security Council President Kennedy's statement (10/30)
 * Primary Source Documents**

President Kennedy's Speech to the Nation

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Map of Missile Installations Satellite photo -- Guanajay IRBM Satellite photo -- Sagua LaGrande MRBM Satellite photo -- San Crisobal MRBM Satellite photo -- San Crisobal (2) MRBM
 * Photographs**

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