Sept. 11, 1962
A statement by the Soviet government says that "the arms and military equipment sent to Cuba are intended solely for defensive purposes."
Sept. 12, 1962
Today's headline in Cuban newspaper Revolución declares "Rockets will blast the United States if they invade Cuba."
A CIA agent in Cuba reports sightings of 70-foot canvas-covered missile trailers in Havana.
Sept. 13, 1962
President Kennedy declares that Fidel Castro, shown above, is trying to "arouse the Cuban people by charges of an imminent American invasion to bolster his regime."
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