In this multimedia presentation based on his book, New York Times bestselling author Michael J. Tougias chronicles the thirteen harrowing days of the Cuban Missile Crisis and details President Kennedy's decision-making process. Special focus is given to the heroes of the crisis, particularly the U-2 pilots who flew from Orlando to Cuba to gather photographic evidence of Soviet nuclear missiles. JFK's secret audio recordings of every meeting, along with recently declassified CIA documents, provide the foundation for this compelling analysis of JFK's successful decision-making. Tougias has interviewed the U-2 pilots, offering new insights that have remained undisclosed for 53 years. The presentation also covers three lesser-known events: the shoot-down of Major Rudolph Anderson, pilot Steve Heyser's discovery of the missiles, and the accidental incursion of a U-2 into Soviet airspace. This timely lecture connects historical lessons to current tensions with North Korea and Russia.

Live In-Person with Video Catch-up. Available 2-3 business days after the live lecture. You will have approximately two weeks to view the video.