The middle crisis in 1962

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Across
  1. 3. These were deployed by the Soviet Union in Cuba, sparking the crisis.
  2. 5. Another term for the U.S. naval blockade of Cuba during the crisis.
  3. 6. This action was taken by the U.S. to prevent further Soviet military buildup in Cuba.
  4. 7. The U.S. president during the Cuban missile crisis.
  5. 9. This describes the high-stakes atmosphere during the confrontation between superpowers.
  6. 10. This word succinctly captures the heightened state of international affairs during October 1962.
  7. 11. days The duration of the Cuban missile crisis, referring to the intense two-week period of negotiations and brinkmanship.
  8. 12. The overarching ideological struggle between the U.S. and the Soviet Union characterized by political tension and military competition.
Down
  1. 1. The art of skillful negotiation and communication used to resolve conflicts peacefully.
  2. 2. The leader of the Soviet Union at the time of the Cuban missile crisis.
  3. 4. The eventual peaceful resolution of the Cuban missile crisis, averting nuclear war.
  4. 8. brinkmanship: A term used to depict the risky game of nuclear threats played by the United States and the Soviet Union.