The Greenbrier Bunker

In October 1962, the discovery of Soviet nuclear missile sites in Cuba brought the world to the brink of nuclear war, as American leaders debated how to respond to this imminent threat. While military options such as bombing and invasion were considered, President Kennedy ultimately favored a naval blockade to avoid escalation, leading to a tense standoff between the superpowers. In the aftermath, efforts to reduce nuclear tensions included treaties and increased surveillance, reflecting on the crisis as a pivotal moment in Cold War history.