John Hughes from the Defense Intelligence Agency briefs the nation on the withdrawal of Soviet missiles and other weapons systems from Cuba. In this clip Hughes is introduced by Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara.
Let us express our deep gratitude for all the global defence officers of all parties, who had sacrificed their lives, time and much more to resolve the global incidents, including the one given here. Though many of you are and will remain unknown soldiers, may humanity never forget your Spirit and Courage.
For today's #ThrowbackThursday we look back 51 years to February 6, 1963 when DIA analyst John Hughes went on TV to brief the American public about the removal of Soviet missiles from Cuba. Secretary of #Defense Robert McNamara asked Hughes to give the briefing in order to quell rumors that the Soviets still had nuclear missiles in Cuba. Hughes later received a personal note of thanks from President Kennedy. #tbt Watch the full briefing. For today's #ThrowbackThursday we look back 51 years to February 6, 1963 when DIA analyst John Hughes went on TV to brief the American public about the removal of Soviet missiles from Cuba. Secretary of #Defense Robert McNamara asked Hughes to give the briefing in order to quell rumors that the Soviets still had nuclear missiles in Cuba. Hughes later received a personal note of thanks from President Kennedy. #tbt Watch the full briefing: go.usa.gov/B9Vd
