48 On this day in 1962, President Kennedy is informed by U.S. intelligence of the presence of Soviet nuclear missiles on Cuban soil. The discovery precipitates a 13-day crisis between Washington and Moscow that very nearly leads to WW3. (twitter.com) posted 248 days ago by Joys1Daughter 248 days ago by Joys1Daughter +48 / -0 9 comments share 9 comments share save hide report block hide replies
Perilous times...