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26/10/1962

News bulletin, including the latest developments on the Cuban Missile Crisis. (1962)

10 minutes

Last on

Fri 26 Oct 1962 17:50

Did You Know?

During the missile crisis in 1962, Adlai Stevenson (with photographic evidence) told delegates from 13 nations that the US would destroy Soviet missile bases in Cuba unless their construction was stopped. It's unclear as to what extent the Soviet Ambassador Valerian Zorin was briefed by the Kremlin about the missile bases before this UN meeting. Regardless, this became known as the "Adlai Stevenson moment".

Governor and Democratic presidential candidate Adlai Stevenson helped found the United Nations. He was appointed Ambassador to the UN by Kennedy in 1961. Stevenson held this office until his death in 1965.

Did You Know?

At the age of 14, Mike Mansfield left school and served with the US military from 1917 until 1922. He subsequently built a political career and served in the US Senate (1953-1977). During his time as majority leader (1961-1977) he became a significant critic of US policy on Vietnam.

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  • Fri 26 Oct 1962 17:50

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