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Consequences
The closest the world ever came to a nuclear showdown.
The Russians did back down
- They ordered the ships to turn around
- Publicly announced on Radio as unsure if message would get to President Kennedy
- Missiles not placed on Cuban soil
But so did the Americans
- Withdrew own short range missiles from Turkey
- Did so quietly and a bit later - but withdrew nonetheless
Communications improved between superpowers
1963 Nuclear Test Ban Treaty signed