Why did the United States station American warships around Cuba in 1962?
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Responses
Cuba had declared war against the United States in response to the Bay of Pigs.
Cuba had declared war against the United States in response to the Bay of Pigs.
The Cubans had asked for protection against a Soviet invasion.
The Cubans had asked for protection against a Soviet invasion.
Secret missile bases were discovered on the island that could reach U.S. soil.
Secret missile bases were discovered on the island that could reach U.S. soil.
Communist Fidel Castro became the new Cuban leader.
Communist Fidel Castro became the new Cuban leader.