What occurred in 1961 that heightened fears and provided a rationalization for President John F.Kennedy's military buildup?
A) The People's Republic of China invaded the small country of Vietnam.
B) Nikita Khrushchev publicly encouraged wars of national liberation in the third world.
C) The Soviet Union's military and nuclear capacities surpassed those of the United States.
D) The People's Republic of China obtained nuclear weapons from the Soviet Union and began installing them in Southeast Asia.

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In 1961, Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev gave a speech encouraging wars of national liberation in the third world, which heightened fears of communist expansion and provided a rationalization for President Kennedy's military buildup. This speech became known as the "kitchen debate."

What Occurred in 1961 That Heightened Fears and Provided a Rationalization