Special: The Cuban Missile Crisis: 1: Defying Uncle Sam

October 7, 1992
50 min
Season 11 - Episode 17: Special: The Cuban Missile Crisis: 1: Defying Uncle Sam

Season 11 - Episode 17: Special: The Cuban Missile Crisis: 1: Defying Uncle Sam

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Overview

30 years ago, American reaction against the Cuban Revolution led the world to the brink of nuclear war. Recounting the various US-inspired attacks against Cuba and the life of its leader Fidel Castro, who gives his account of events for the first time on television. When Soviet premier Khrushchev decided to protect Cuba with nuclear missiles and President Kennedy demanded their removal, the world held its breath. Part 1 of 2.

Episode Information

TV Show

Timewatch

Season

Season 11

Episode Number

17

Air Date

October 7, 1992

Runtime

50 minutes