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International Relations: Cia Internal Memorandum About Strike on Cuba

For Students 9th - 10th
The memo dated January 4, 1961, outlines the Bay of Pigs planned invasion, in great detail.
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International Relations: Memorandum of Discussion: January 28, 1961

For Students 9th - 10th
The text of a conversation between President Kennedy and his advisors concerning the "prospects for success" of an American plan to send American-trained Cuban exiles to invade Cuba.
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Memo. Within State Dept. Regarding the Bay of Pigs

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a request from then Under Secretary of State Bowles to reconsider the covert action resulting in the Bay of Pigs invasion.
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Memo. Within State Dept. Regarding the Bay of Pigs

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a State Dept. memo regarding the Bay of Pigs Invasion, this one cites the proposed action and the considerable consequences.
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Soviets Say a u.s. Attack on Cuba Would Mean Nuclear War

For Students 9th - 10th
A September 11, 1962 New York Times article relates the Soviet statement threatening nuclear war.