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Bay of Pigs

This event was a black mark on the Kennedy administration.

Berlin

This place is protected by the U.S. and desired by the Soviets.

Central Intelligence Agency

This organization discovered the missiles in Cuba.

Cuba

This place is put under quarantine by the the U.S. and OAS.

Ex Comm

This organization is created to aid in formulating options or recommendation from which the President may choose.

Ground-to-Ground Missiles

The placement of this object is the cause of rising tensions between the U.S. and the Soviets Union.

Joint Chiefs of Staff

This group includes the heads of each military branch and they advise the President.

North American Treaty Organization

This organization creates an alliance should any members be attacked.

Organization of American States

This organization unanimously supports a blockade and legitimizes U.S. efforts.

Surface-to-Air Missiles (SAMs)

This object is used for defensive purposes...

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