1893-1976
Eastern Europe
(372) documents
1894- 1971
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Central America and Caribbean
1898- 1972
1895- 1975
North America
December 11, 1962
This memo explains that the combat readiness of ships in the Northern, Baltic, and Black Seas is to be withdrawn and previously planned voyages are to be cancelled. The memo was sent in December 1962, after the Cuban Missile Crisis had ended.
September 16, 1962
This letter from M.V. Zakharov and S.P. Ivanov reports the departure of the Soviet ship Indigirka, the vessel used to deliver nuclear warheads to Cuba.
October 28, 1962
A letter to Khrushchev detailing the shooting down of a US U-2 aircraft that attempted to take photographs of Soviet troops on the island of Cuba.
December 17, 1959
Resolution outlining the responsibilities of the new Chief Commander of Rocket (or Strategic Missile) Forces.
December 8, 1959
Khrushchev proposes a unilateral reduction of armaments and personnel of the armed forces, promoting a more positive international image while still maintaining strong defense capabilities.
March 26, 1955
Transfer of Soviet troops and missiles to various Eastern European countries.