October 1962
Dutch Prime Minister Jan E. de Quay, 23-26 October 1962
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23 October 1962
Will it be war? I cannot believe it, that would mean destruction; yet a precarious matter (…) if the West never says ‘Halt’, communism will always carry on.
24 October 1962
He [minister for Foreign Affairs Joseph Luns] totally disagrees with the American step and does not want a communiqué.
25 October 1962
[concerning a cabinet meeting:] The attitude is kind of indifferent. I think [US President John F.] Kennedy’s act is good. I would like to support him more strongly.
26 October 1962
This morning [Foreign Minister Joseph] Luns came to visit me, returned from vacation. He looked well, listened and was much calmer. At last he agreed with the support for the US.
Short diary entries from Dutch Prime Minister Jan E. de Quay during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
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