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@CubanMissilePro We were not aware of this telegram. Our perspective is not being taken into account at all.
@CubanMissilePro We simply took defensive measures knowing the US's background in Latin America isn't that great.
@CubanMissilePro We weren't involved in the negotiations at all. Considering it was about our country and future, this is completely unfair.
November 5 1962: Castro's regime is still strong after all of this #wesurvived
November 4 1962: Having escaped nuclear war, we still receive economic aid and arms from the gracious Soviet Union.
November 2 1962: We announce a slightly more independent foreign policy from now on - Cuba cannot be a pawn in the East-West struggle.
October 31 1962: Khrushchev has assured our safety due to his negotiations #appreciative #thankful
October 27 1962: US & USSR have come to an agreement, with the US agreeing to not invade Cuba. We can now have peace of mind.
October 20 1962: Even though missiles were ready and targeted, Khrushchev sends telegram agreeing to remove them. #OnTheBrink
October 18 1962: With the USSR being threatened by missiles in Turkey, we must stand by them and accept their missiles into Cuba.
October 16 1962: We stand by our ally, the USSR, in accepting the inter-range ballistic missiles. It's only right after all their support.
Febuary 1962: Castro's safety is in question after numerous assassination attempts #saveCastro
Feb. 1962: America takes a strike at Cuba by expelling us from the Organization of American States - are we not part of the Americas?
Jan. 1962: The Cuban economy is under fire from the US - targets include sugar plantations and petroleum installations. #unnacceptable
Dec. 1960: Due to the USSR's unwavering support, we have officiated the defense alliance between our mutually agreeing nations.
April 18 1960: The Bay of Pigs was a failure for Kennedy's administration. The US has undermined the Cuban people's support of Castro.
Feb. 1960: The lack of US support has led us to turn to the Soviet Union. Khrushchev shares our vision for a better Cuba. #rebuildingCuba