The Cuban Missile Crisis
From Stuff For Kids by Samantha Steer
March 24, 2026 · 9 min · Season 2 · Episode 23
About this episode
This episode explores the Cuban Missile Crisis and the choices that shaped history during a tense period between the US and the Soviet Union.
In this episode of Stuff For Kids , we explore the dramatic true story of the Cuban Missile Crisis , the 13 days when the world came dangerously close to nuclear war. Kids will discover how tension between the United States and the Soviet Union escalated, how brave decisions helped prevent disaster, and why staying calm and thoughtful can change the course of history. It’s a powerful story about responsibility, courage, and the choices that shape our world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Host: Samantha Steer
Topics covered
- Cuban Missile Crisis
- nuclear war
- US-Soviet relations
- courage
- responsibility
Keywords
- Cuban Missile Crisis
- nuclear war
- history
- education
- courage
- responsibility
Mentioned in this episode
Places: United States, Soviet Union
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