The Cuban missile crisis in American memory

Examines the Cuban missile crisis and separates myth from reality. Reveals what really happened in the White House during the two weeks of the crisis, highlighting the contributions of key players such as Robert Kennedy, Robert McNamara, Dean Rusk, Llewellyn Thompson, McGeorge Bundy, and Adlai Stevenson. Also details JFK's resistance to war, the bad advice he received, and what could have happened instead.