THE COLD WAR 1950 1973
THE COLD WAR
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The administration was praised for protecting the US against communism
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The administration was humiliated as neither of these events were successful in overthrowing Fidel Castro
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Kennedy was removed from office for spying of Cuba
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These events did not impact the Kennedy administration at all
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Detailed explanation-1: -After much debate in his administration Kennedy authorized a clandestine invasion of Cuba by a brigade of Cuban exiles. The brigade hit the beach at the Bay of Pigs on April 17, 1961, but the operation collapsed in spectacular failure within 2 days.
Detailed explanation-2: -He met in secret with his advisors for several days to discuss the problem. After many long and difficult meetings, Kennedy decided to place a naval blockade, or a ring of ships, around Cuba. The aim of this “quarantine, ” as he called it, was to prevent the Soviets from bringing in more military supplies.
Detailed explanation-3: -His calm but firm stance in the negotiations was heralded as great statesmanship, though it is often forgotten that his bungling of the Bay of Pigs invasion had helped lead to the missile crisis in the first place. The Cuban Missile Crisis also convinced Kennedy of the dangers of nuclear brinksmanship.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Bay of Pigs invasion was the failed attempt by US-backed Cuban exiles to overthrow the government of Fidel Castro. President Eisenhower authorized the operation and it was subsequently approved by President Kennedy.