October 1962 page 9

 October 1962 page 9 by ric gustafson

President Kennedy was sitting in the conference room. Sitting across from him was CIA counsel John McCone and Defense Secretary Robert McNamara. As usual, Bobby was standing in a corner.

McCone spoke up. " Why Mr President did you pull the U-2 flights away from Cuban airspace?".

" We moved the flights". Bobby stared at the counsel. " To avoid another shoot down".

" Mr President, the U-2 is the most effective reconnaissance we have".

The President spoke up. " Why would the Soviets want to install offensive missile systems in Cuba?".

McCone frowned. " Because Cuba is in direct proximity to the US".

The President scratched his chin. " What would you suggest counsel?".

" I suggest Sir we use the U-2 planes again to do a fly over of the western end of the country especially San Cristobal".

" Ok counsel". President Kennedy nodded his head. " That is what we'll do".

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