Summary:
The book provides an insider's account of the American administration's handling of the Cuban Missile Crisis, detailing the tense negotiations and decision-making processes that took place over the course of thirteen days in October 1962. It offers personal insights from Robert F. Kennedy, who was the Attorney General and a key advisor to his brother, President John F. Kennedy, during the standoff with the Soviet Union.
Key points:
1. Brinkmanship: The Cuban Missile Crisis showcased the risky strategy of brinkmanship, where leaders pushed to the edge of war for favorable outcomes.
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