Part 5/7:
A Testament to Leadership
As the Cuban Missile Crisis unfolded over the crucial period of 13 days, Kennedy would emerge not just as a president confronting a grave threat but as a model of leadership under pressure. While panic and fear reigned among many, and urgent calls for military action escalated, Kennedy remained resolute and composed. He understood that in times of crisis, a leader must be a calming influence—a stabilizing force in a volatile environment.