Conquer It
The Cuban Missile Crisis ended on October 28, 1962. The two letters you will read for this final activity were exchanged between President Kennedy and Chairman Khrushchev towards the end of the crisis.
Read both letters and then compare the points of view of both men. You will also answer questions about how their points of view changed over the course of the crisis.
Chairman Khrushchev’s Letter to President Kennedy, October 26, 1962opens in new window
After reading both letters, complete the drag-and-drop activity below by matching the statement with the author’s point of view, or complete the alternative multiple choice activity. (This alternative activity is provided for students using keyboard only or screen readers.)
Use details from the letters to support how the points of view of both President Kennedy and Chairman Khrushchev change over the course of the Cuban Missile Crisis.
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The letters contain fewer accusations and a greater willingness to reach a solution. Both men are concerned about maintaining world peace.
These two letters were written on October 26, 1962. The letter from Castro to Khrushchev was also written on October 26, 1962. How does Castro’s point of view compare to Kennedy’s and Khrushchev’s at this point in the crisis?
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Both Kennedy and Khrushchev are seeking compromise to resolve the conflict and avoid war, while Castro is urging a nuclear strike on the United States if Cuba is invaded.
