Thirteen Days
Based on the book by Ernest R. May and Philip D. Zelikow The power and peril of the American presidency is dramatically explored in this historical drama that captures the urgency, suspense and paralyzing chaos of the Cuban Missile Crisis. In October, 1962, U-2 surveillance photos reveal that the So...
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| Institution: | Open Society Archives at Central European University |
| Language: | English |
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Infinifilm
2000
United States |
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/10891/osa:9cc70ee0-18ab-4f0a-93f3-52a12a5e9988 |
| Summary: | Based on the book by Ernest R. May and Philip D. Zelikow
The power and peril of the American presidency is dramatically explored in this historical drama that captures the urgency, suspense and paralyzing chaos of the Cuban Missile Crisis. In October, 1962, U-2 surveillance photos reveal that the Soviet Union is in the process of placing nuclear weapons in Cuba. These weapons have the capability of wiping out most of the Eastern and Southern United States in minutes if they become operational. President John F. Kennedy and his advisors must come up with a plan of action against the Soviets. Kennedy is determined to show that he is strong enough to stand up to the threat, and the Pentagon advises U.S. military strikes against Cuba - which could lead the way to another U.S. invasion of the island. However, Kennedy is reluctant to follow through, because a U.S. invasion could cause the Soviets to retaliate in Europe. A nuclear showdown appears to be almost inevitable. Can it be prevented? |
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| Published: | 2000 |