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U. S. Air Force photograph of the launch site of intermediate-range ballistic missiles (IRBMs) at Guanajay, Cuba, 17 October 1962
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U. S. Air Force photograph of the launch site of intermediate-range ballistic missiles (IRBMs) at Guanajay, Cuba, 17 October 1962
CUBAN MISSILE CRISIS, 1962.
U.S. Air Force photograph of the launch site of intermediate-range ballistic missiles (IRBMs) at Guanajay, Cuba, 17 October 1962
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1962 Aerial View Ballistic Caribbean Cold War Construction Cuba Cuban Latin America Latin American Launch Missile Nuclear Site Soviet Us Air Force Warfare Cuban Missile Crisis Irbm
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This print takes us back to a pivotal moment in history - the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962. Captured by the U. S. Air Force, it showcases the launch site of intermediate-range ballistic missiles (IRBMs) at Guanajay, Cuba on October 17th. The image provides an aerial view of the construction underway, revealing a scene that is both intriguing and chilling. The presence of these IRBMs signifies the heightened tensions between two superpowers - the United States and Soviet Union - during the Cold War era. In Latin America's Caribbean region, this photograph serves as a stark reminder of how close we came to nuclear warfare. It symbolizes not only Cuba's involvement but also its significance as a pawn in this high-stakes game between global powers. As we gaze upon this historical artifact from Granger Art on Demand's Carousel Collection, we are transported back to that tense period when humanity held its breath. This image captures both fear and fascination with its depiction of military might poised for action. Let us reflect on this powerful visual representation and appreciate the efforts made towards peace since those turbulent times. May it serve as a testament to our collective determination to prevent such conflicts from ever happening again.
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