Cuba
CHECKMATE Dominic High Altitude test on Missile test over Johnston Island Area. Low Kiloton yield. | DAY 6: Sunday, October 21 | President Kennedy decides on a naval blockade of Cuba. | DAY 7: Monday, October 22 | President Kennedy addresses the American public and announces his plan to implement a naval blockade of Cuba. U.S. military alert is set at DEFCON 3 and Castro mobilizes all of Cuba's military forces.High Altitude Russian Nuclear Test at Kapustin Yar Hydrogen Bomb on Rocket. Yield Approx. 300 Kilotons. | DAY 8: Tuesday, October 23 | The OAS (Organization of American States) supports the decision to quarantine Cuba. Reconnaissance photos reveal that Soviet missiles are ready for launch.McNamara, Kennedy review and discuss options of confrontation.Discussion of diplomatic efforts at the UN and the vote by the Organization of American States. | DAY 9: Wednesday, October 24 | Soviet ships reach the quarantine line, but receive radio orders from Moscow to hold their positions.Consideration of civil defense options and planning for possible Soviet responses in Berlin.JFK concludes that if we invade in the next ten days, the