October 2, 1962, the United States and the Soviet Union stood eyeball to eyeball, each brandishing enough nuclear weapons to obliterate civilization in the Northern Hemisphere. It was one of the most dangerous moments in world history . . . documented here by the full and authentic audio transcripts of President John F. Kennedy's National Security Council meetings. These transcripts are a unique window on a drama rarely, if ever, witnessed by those outside the halls of power. 20 photos.
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October 2, 1962, the United States and the Soviet Union stood eyeball to eyeball, each brandishing enough nuclear weapons to obliterate civilization in the Northern Hemisphere. It was one of the most dangerous moments in world history . . . documented here by the full and authentic audio transcripts of President John F. Kennedy's National Security Council meetings. These transcripts are a unique window on a drama rarely, if ever, witnessed by those outside the halls of power. 20 photos.
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