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We’re reviewing our options. We can either do an air strike or extend the blockade. ∞ -
We will attack Cuba if the Soviet Union does not stop building the bases. If they do dismantle them, we will give a noninvasion pledge. ∞
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ExComm has decided to only respond with a written statement to Khrushchev’s first letter, and to speak with him about the second letter. ∞
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My request for John Scali and Fomin to sit down and talk has been fulfilled. Thanks guys ∞
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ExComm was called. Word is @JFK_62 doesn’t want to retaliate. We’re meeting to make a response to @NKhrushchev’s letter. ∞
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One of our planes has been shot down over Cuba. ExComm is assuming the Kremlin is responsible for this attack. ∞
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Another letter from @NKhrushchev came in…he says he will dismantle the missile bases in Cuba if we dismantle the missile bases in Turkey. ∞
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Briefing at the ExComm meeting; Secretary Ball made a good point – the Russians don’t know our quarantine line. ∞
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Another ExComm meeting to discuss the Khrushchev letter and to decide what path to take. We may have to give up the missiles in Turkey. ∞
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John Scali says that Khrushchev will remove the missiles if we pledge not to invade Cuba. Sounds like a good deal to me. ∞
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We got a message from @NKhrushchev. We finally caught his attention. Khrushchev’s message was very emotional. I’m not sure what to make of i ∞
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Just got a message from Raymond Hare…Turkey is going to be pissed if we give up their missiles for a Turkey Cuba trade. ∞
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The State department is going to develop a program that will establish a gov. in Cuba after an invasion. Sounds like lots of people will die ∞
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Looks like we’re going to fly planes over Cuba to make them think we’re going to attack. ∞
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Word on the street is that the missile bases are still being constructed…doesn’t sound good. ∞
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@rBobbyKennedy62 brings up a good point. Is it even morally right to attack Cuba? Can we live with ourselves if we start a nuclear war? ∞
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Supposedly the Russians are just using the nukes for defense. I don’t know if I believe them, but do we have a choice? ∞
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Everybody just needs to chill out and think a while about which path to take. There isn’t any going back if we nuke Cuba. ∞
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Second ExComm meeting is starting up. I heard something about blockading Cuba. I guess I’ll know more later. ∞
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Meeting this afternoon with @LTommyThompson and @adlai_stevenson to talk about the missile sites in Cuba. I can’t believe this is happening… ∞