From Strained Relations to Peace: Kennedy's Cuban Missile Crisis

This chapter explores the strained relationship between President Kennedy and the CIA following the Bay of Pigs incident. It delves into the Cuban Missile Crisis, discussing Kennedy's reaction, the formation of the Executive Committee of the National Security Council, and the negotiations that led to a peaceful resolution. It also highlights Kennedy's transformation into a peacemaker and his plans to withdraw troops from Vietnam and issue a limited ban on nuclear testing.