There is no one real clear answer. JFK appears to have wanted to avoid nuclear war at all costs. He could never handle humanity causing that much pain upon itself, and as President of the United States he felt personally responsible. read more
In “Rethinking Camelot,” Noam Chomsky documents how JFK’s position towards Viet Nam varied depending on who his audience was. read more
As the Kennedy White House debated whether to invade Cuba or blockade the island without military action, Robert F. Kennedy made a note of where all the president’s men stood. The hawks favored a “strike.” The doves favored “blockade.” In the end, JFK sided with the doves. read more