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The High Stakes of the Cuban Missile Crisis
4:59:04 - 5:04:02 (04:58)
In the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962, plans were laid out for evacuating the President's family in the event of a nuclear war, and strategies were even developed for getting the President out of the White House if it was nuked. This podcast discusses the immense pressure and stakes during this time period, as people contemplated the possibility of their families dying agonizingly in front of them while an entire society crumbled.
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The Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962 created a lot of panic in the American society as people started to worry about a nuclear attack which might lead to the end of their lives and society.
4:59:04 - 5:01:57 (02:53)
Summary
The Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962 created a lot of panic in the American society as people started to worry about a nuclear attack which might lead to the end of their lives and society. Plans were made including moving the President and his family out of the White House, amassing army units in Florida, and ensuring enough food and canned goods for survival.
ChapterThe High Stakes of the Cuban Missile Crisis
EpisodeShow 59 - (Blitz) The Destroyer of Worlds
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The Cuban Missile Crisis was a major moment in history, with the world glued to live news coverage of the unfolding events.
5:01:57 - 5:04:02 (02:04)
Summary
The Cuban Missile Crisis was a major moment in history, with the world glued to live news coverage of the unfolding events. The stakes were high, with the future of nations and their populations on the line.