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How many years did the Cold War's Cuban Missile Crisis last?

13 days

Background

The Cuban Missile Crisis lasted only 13 days in October 1962. The Soviet Union had placed nuclear missiles on Cuba. The USA spotted them from the air. Both countries were on the edge of nuclear war. In the end the Soviets pulled back their missiles and the world felt relief.

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