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Primary Sources "CIA Special National Intelligence Estimate, Major Consequences of Certain U.S. Courses of Action on Cuba, October 20, 1962." Http://www.gwu.edu. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Oct. 2012. This document shows how the CIA first informed JFK about the Cuban Missile crisis. "Cuba, Letter, from Prime Minister Castro to Chairman Khrushchev, October 28, 1962." Www.gwu.edu. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Nov. 2012. This document helped me understand that Castro knew a US invasion was imminent and that he supported the Soviets firing a nuclear missile first. "The Cuban Missile Crisis, 1962: Documents." The Cuban Missile Crisis, 1962: Documents. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Jan. 2013. This shows how the United States first found out about the crisis. "The Cuban Missile Crisis, 1962: Documents." The Cuban Missile Crisis, 1962: Documents. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Jan. 2013. This document shows how the United States was not immediately relived when the Crisis was over and were only relieved when the soviets removed their missiles from Cuba a few days later. "The Cuban Missile Crisis, 1962: Photos Part Two." The Cuban Missile Crisis, 1962: Photos Part Two. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Jan. 2013. This image shows a low level photograph of Soviet missiles confirming their existence.

"The Cuban Missile Crisis, 1962: The Photographs." The Cuban Missile Crisis, 1962: The Photographs. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Jan. 2013. This image shows a US spy plane being fired at by Cuban anti-aircraft gunners.The Cuban Missile Crisis reached the peak of its intensity after this incident. "The Cuban Missile Crisis, 1962: The Photographs." The Cuban Missile Crisis, 1962: The Photographs. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Jan. 2013. This image shows a US ship intercepting a Soviet ship.This Soviet ship did not contain any weapons and was allowed to pass through the blockade. "The Cuban Missile Crisis, 1962: The Photographs." The Cuban Missile Crisis, 1962: The Photographs. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Jan. 2013. This photograph was one of the first pictures taken of Soviet missile bases by US spy planes. Http://www.gwu.edu. N.p., n.d. Web. 23 Nov. 2012. This document helped me understand how the public first found out about the Cuban Missile Crisis. "Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara, Military Briefing, Notes on October 21, 1962 Meeting with the President.." Www.gwu.edu. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Dec. 2012. This document shows secretary of defense Robert McNamara discussing potential US responses to the Soviet missiles in Cuba. Secondary Sources "50 Years Ago: The Cuban Missile Crisis." The Atlantic. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Jan. 2013. This image shows President Kennedy addressing the nation about the Cuban Missile Crisis.

"50 Years Ago: The Cuban Missile Crisis." Seattlepi.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Jan. 2013. This image shows how the public did not think that Kennedy could handle the crisis.Some even suggested that the UN should handle the crisis. "Archives to Recount JFK's Cuban Missile Crisis." CBSNews. CBS Interactive, 10 Oct. 2012. Web. 12 Dec. 2012. This image shows JFK addressing the nation about the Cuban Missile Crisis.This helped me understand that the Cuban Missile Crisis was a very serious confrontation and that it could have ended in war. "Articles/Biographies/Politicians/Castro, Fidel." FIS RSS. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Nov. 2012. This image shows Fidel Castro,Cuba's leader during the Cuban Missile Crisis "THE BEST OF OUR PAST." Newspapers. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Jan. 2013. This article from the crisis shows how Khrushchev and Kennedy came up with a deal and ended the Crisis. "Cold War At A Glance." Cold War At A Glance. N.p., n.d. Web. 9 Nov. 2012. This image shows the different leaders of China,United States and Soviet Union. "CSI." Soviet Deception in the Cuban Missile Crisis Central Intelligence Agency. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Jan. 2013. This image shows exactly where the missiles are in this Soviet base in Cuba. The Cuban Missile Crisis at 50." The Cuban Missile Crisis at 50. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Jan. 2013. This image shows a part of a letter written by Khrushchev to Kennedy during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

"Cuban Missile Crisis: Summary." ThinkQuest. Oracle Foundation, n.d. Web. 16 Jan. 2013. This helped me get a sense of where exactly in Cuba were the missiles. "Cuban Missile Crisis This Map Shows the Proximity of Cuba to Southern Florida and Where We Put up a Blockade." Cuban MissileCrisis. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Jan. 2013. This image shows the naval blockade of Cuba on a map. "The Cuban Missile Crisis_FIHS." The Cuban Missile Crisis_FIHS. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Dec. 2012. This image shows how Kennedy and Khrushchev were trying to stop nuclear war. " ." Dr Pinna Mapfloridacubamiami Comments. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Jan. 2013. This image shows just how close Cuba was to the United States. "Events in American Foreign PolicyThe Bay of Pigs Invasion, 1961." Events in American Foreign Policy: The Bay of Pigs Invasion, 1961. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Dec. 2012. This image shows me exactly where in Cuba the Bay of Pigs was located. "EXCOMM Meeting, Cuban Missile Crisis, 29 October 1962." - John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Jan. 2013. This image shows the different members of the EXCOMM who provided advice to JFK during the Cuban Missile Crisis "Experts." PIR Center. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Jan. 2013. This image shows articles from newspapers at that time. "First-Hand Accounts." Cuban Missile Crisis. N.p., n.d. Web. 6 Jan. 2013. This image shows a US ship intercepting a Soviet ship during the Crisis.

"History News Network." History News Network. N.p., 16 Oct. 2012. Web. 9 Jan. 2013. This image shows just how dangerous nuclear weapons are. "IDigress." IDigress. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Jan. 2013. This image shows the Berlin wall a major symbol of the differences between communism and democracy during the Cuban Missile Crisis. "Lockheed U-2." Lockheed U-2. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Jan. 2013. This is a U-2 spy plane similar to the planes used in the Cuban Missile Crisis. "Moscow after a Nuclear War Autumn Desktop Wallpapers 1024x768." Moscow after a Nuclear War Autumn Desktop Wallpapers 1024x768. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Jan. 2013. This picture shows how Moscow might have looked after nuclear war. "The Other Cuban Missile Crisis." Times of News RSS. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Jan. 2013. This image shows the crisis from the Cuban point of view. "Picture History : Cuban Missile Crisis." Picture History : Cuban Missile Crisis. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Jan. 2013. This image showed me how opinions varied drastically in the public during the crisis. Pierre, Carl. "InTheCapital | Streetwise Media." InTheCapital. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Jan. 2013. This image shows how Washington D.C might have looked after nuclear war. "Roger Launius's Blog." Roger Launiuss Blog. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Jan. 2013. This image sums up the whole crisis.

"Susan Boyle, Nikita Khrushchev Share a Passion for Disneyland." Examiner.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Jan. 2013. This helped me understand how Cuba and the Soviet Union were very close allies. "Tales of the Cold War: Mutually Assured Deception." Gamma Cloud. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Nov. 2012. This image shows how most countries in western Europe were part of NATO and how most countries in eastern Europe were members of the Warsaw pact. Time.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Dec. 2012. This image shows how the Berlin wall was viewed by the public during the cold war. "USS Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Cuban Missile Crisis Veteran | Naval Historical Foundation." Naval Historical Foundation. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Jan. 2013. This image shows the naval blockade of Cuba by the United States. Walsh, Kenneth T. "Cuban Missile Crisis Shows Value of Presidential Judgment." US News. U.S.News & World Report, 29 Oct. 2012. Web. 17 Dec. 2012. John F. Kennedy showed excellent presidential judgment and a lot of courage by avoiding nuclear war during the fragile situation of the Cuban Missile Crisis. "Why Are Atomic Bomb Clouds Mushroom-shaped?" Io9. N.p., 5 Oct. 2012. Web. 16 Jan. 2013. This image shows just how destructive nuclear weapons can be. "William Miller." Ger:101:2010:fall:william_miller [DokuWiki]. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Jan. 2013. This image shows Democratic West Berlin and Communist East Berlin on a map.