America U2 Spy Plane
photographed missile sites
on Soviet Island, Cuba
JFK sent naval
blockade to Cuba
Soviet ships were
getting closer to US
ships whilst talks went on
with Krushchev and JFK
After 13 days
they retreated
Soviets would dismantle the
weapon sites in exchange for
a pledge from the United
States not to invade Cuba
Cuba abandoned by countries that supported
her in the revolution, turned to Russia for aid.
Russia agreed to give Cuba oil, and buy sugar
at a guaranteed price. Cuba would agree to
let Russia use the island to 'spy' on the US,
and plant a military base there