John F. Kennedy | Violence at Home and Abroad | 2
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The Dilemma of the Bay of Pigs Invasion
This chapter examines the pivotal moments that led to Kennedy's authorization of the Bay of Pigs invasion, highlighting the challenges faced when local support failed to materialize. It also discusses Kennedy's struggle with the pressures from the CIA and military concerning a possible escalation of U.S. involvement in Cuba amid rising casualties.
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