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In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we remember the Cuban Missile Crisis, and its impact on South Florida. President John F. Kennedy spoke to the public about the construction of missile launch sites in Cuba for the first time on October 22, 1962. The next week would place Miami center-stage in largest nuclear drama the world has yet known.
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HELPFUL RESOURCESJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library | The World on the Brink: John F. Kennedy and the Cuban Missile Crisis
National Park Service | Cold War in South Florida: Historic Resource Study
The Nike Historical Society
2nd Nike Hercules Missile Batallion, 52 Air Defense Artillery
WTVJ 70th Anniversary: Covering the Cuban Missile Crisis
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In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we remember the Cuban Missile Crisis, and its impact on South Florida. President John F. Kennedy spoke to the public about the construction of missile launch sites in Cuba for the first time on October 22, 1962. The next week would place Miami center-stage in largest nuclear drama the world has yet known.
Remember to follow the This Day in Miami History Podcast on your preferred podcast provider, as well as Twitter and Facebook!
HELPFUL RESOURCESJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library | The World on the Brink: John F. Kennedy and the Cuban Missile Crisis
National Park Service | Cold War in South Florida: Historic Resource Study
The Nike Historical Society
2nd Nike Hercules Missile Batallion, 52 Air Defense Artillery
WTVJ 70th Anniversary: Covering the Cuban Missile Crisis

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