Now that the l960s have arrived, you have noticed that international incidents such as the seizure of the government of Cuba by Fidel Castro, The Bay of Pigs fiasco and the construction of the Berlin Wall seem to be occurring frequently. It, together with the rumors circulating in Washington D.C., convince you that something very significant is afoot. See teacher notes. Clear your calendars to handle crisis situation in progress. Aerial photographs of U-2 flyover Cuba provide compelling evidence of Soviet missiles in Cuba.
Incident is highly classified.
Imperative that secrecy be maintained. Refer to attached memo. Your task is to advise President Kennedy about an appropriate and effective U.S. response to the apparent Soviet missile installations in Cuba. The President will address the nation and the world on Monday, October 22, l962, revealing the existence of the Soviet missile capacity in Cuba and detailing the U.S. response. Your duty is to prepare a policy brief containing your recommendations for the U.S. reaction to the U2's news.