The Cuban Missile Crisis, October 18-29, 1962

«President Kennedy conducted his affair with great skill, energy, resourcefulness anda courage. He answered the communists with their own weapons - for they always use several and even divergent means to secure their ends. (a) He played a firm military game throughout - acting quickly and being ready to act as soon as mobilised ... (b) He played the diplomatic card excellently. The european and other Allies had no real grievance about non-consultation... (c) He played the United Nations admirably.....
Altogether the President did wonderful well...»
Harold Macmillan
At the end of the day, 1973



The Cuban Missile Crisis, 1962: A Political Perspective After 40 Years

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