Frankel, Max

An examination of the Cuban Missile Crisis analyzes the roles, objectives, and actions of John Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev during the October 1962 showdown between the U.S. and Soviet Union.

Chronicles the events surrounding the Cuban Missile Crisis of October 1962 and examines both Kennedy and Khrushchev as they attempted to jockey for power over nuclear armament in Cuba, how the Kennedy administration reacted, and the public response to the situation.

Describes the author's life as a German immigrant and career as a writer for the "New York Times.".