The Cuban Missile Crisis: Thirteen Days on the Brink of Nuclear War

In this episode of "One Chapter in History per Day," host Bella takes listeners on a deep dive into the harrowing events of the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962. Exploring the discovery of Soviet missile installations in Cuba, the intense negotiations between American President John F. Kennedy and Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev, and the tense thirteen-day standoff, this episode examines how the crisis brought the world to the brink of nuclear war. The discussion highlights the importance of diplomacy, negotiation, and communication in averting catastrophe and shaping the course of history.