Question

In 1962 President John F. Kennedy was faced with a decision to avoid nuclear war. What occurred to place the United States in that position?

Answer 1

cuban missile caused tension .

Answer 2

It was the Cuban Missile crisis which made great tension between the USSR(Now called Russian Republic) and the United States. As Cuba was very close to Florida, Kennedy was worried that Russia was shipping nuclear warheads and missiles into Cuba. I hope this help!