In this multimedia presentation based on his newly published co-authored book,  Above and Beyond: JFK and America’s Most
Dangerous Spy Mission, New York Times bestselling author Michael J. Tougias first chronicles the thirteen harrowing days of the Cuban Missile Crisis and then outlines the steps President Kennedy made to reach a decision on a course of action. Special emphasis is given to the heroes of the crisis: the U-2 pilots who flew unarmed over Cuba to secure the photographic proof that the Soviets were installing nuclear missiles on the island. These pilots helped President Kennedy achieve a difficult objective: have the nuclear missiles removed from Cuba without triggering Armageddon. JFK secretly audio recorded every meeting conducted during the Cuban Missile Crisis. These transcripts, as well as recently declassified CIA documents, form the basis of this fascinating analysis into JFK’s successful decision making. 

“Tougias gives an edge-of-your-seat presentation on JFK and The Cuban Missile
Crisis that will surprise audiences.” – Director of Programming, Old Sturbridge Village

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.