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The Cuban Missile Crisis of October 1962 was a direct and dangerous confrontation between the United States and the Soviet

Union during the Cold War and was the moment when the two superpowers came closest to nuclear conflict.

OVERVIEW:

Students will watch the video on Paul Reeves detailing his work with nuclear weapons during the Cuban Missile Crisis as well as

read the accounts of young people during this scary time in American history.

MATERIALS & DOCUMENTS

Paul Reeves HVL Video

Doc A: Cuban Missile Crisis Handout

Childhood Memories of the Cuban Missile

Crisis Article (read aloud option)

Doc B: Memories Graphic Organizer

Doc. C: Poem Directions

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