When Soviet missiles were detected in Cuba in 1962, Kennedy's advisors' first response was to call for __________.

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Kennedy's advisors initially recommended a military response, specifically the bombing of the missile sites by American aircraft, to eliminate the threat posed by Soviet missiles in Cuba. This approach was considered to ensure the removal of the missiles and demonstrate U.S. resolve.

When Soviet Missiles Were Detected in Cuba in 1962, Kennedy's