News of the day. [Vol. 34, no. 220], President proclaims U.S. naval blockade against Cuba

""President Kennedy orders a U.S. 'quarantine' blockade of Cuba, informing the nation that the Soviets are sending Prime Minister Fidel Castro offensive weapons able to rain nuclear destruction on all the Americas. Climaxing secret, feverish activity at the highest echelons in the U.S. government, the President announces a 7-point program of military diplomatic action, and tells the American people they are now embarked on a difficult and dangerous road"--Hearst index card. Includes footage of Andrei Gromyko."

"News of the day. [Vol. 34, no. 220], President proclaims U.S. naval blockade against Cuba"