The Cuban Missile Crisis, one of the most critical moments of the Cold War, witnessed a dangerous confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union over the presence of Soviet missiles in Cuba, just 90 miles off the U.S. coastline. This standoff began in mid-October when U.S. reconnaissance flights revealed the existence of missile sites being constructed by the Soviets in Cuba. As tensions escalated, President John F. Kennedy opted for a naval blockade to prevent further military supplies from reaching the island, demanding the removal of the missiles. For 13 days, the world stood on the brink of nuclear war as the two superpowers engaged in a series of high-stakes negotiations.On October 28, 1962, the crisis reached a pivotal resolution when Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev publicly announced the order for the withdrawal of Soviet missiles from Cuba. This decision was influenced by the U.S. commitment not to invade Cuba and by a secret agreement regarding the removal of U.S. missiles from Turkey. The resolution established a greater focus on diplomatic communications, leading to the establishment of the Moscow-Washington hotline. The aftermath influenced both countries' military strategies and nuclear policies, fostering an era of cautious engagement rather than direct confrontation.