Question

What did the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States want to do when they discovered the missiles?
Establish a blockade
Launch a full invasion and takeover of Cuba
Negotiate with the Soviet Union
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Answer 1

When the Joint Chiefs of Staff discovered the presence of Soviet missiles in Cuba during the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962, their recommendation was primarily to launch a full invasion and takeover of Cuba. They favored a more aggressive military response instead of diplomatic options. However, President John F. Kennedy ultimately decided to establish a naval blockade (referred to as a "quarantine") as a means to confront the crisis while allowing for diplomatic negotiations.