Mr. Gesker

Homework for Monday, 9 May, 2011, "N" Day, N-1: Missiles of October
References. Text, p 708 to 710; class notes; DVD, Missiles of October
Tasks:
1.  Describe the circumstances of the crisis.
2.  Identify leadership strategies derived from the crisis.

Homework for Tuesday, 10 May, 2011, "T" Day, T-3:  Missiles of October
References.  To be distributed in c lass; DVD, Missiles of October
Tasks:
1.  assess the threat to the US of Soviet "offensive" missiles in Cuba.
2.  Identify possible courses of action for President Kennedy.

Homework for Wednesday, 11 May, 2011, "H" Day, H-4:  Missiles of October
References.  To be distributed in class; DVD, Missiles of October
Tasks:
1.  Discuss how President Kennedy organized and used his cabinet and personal advisors to address the crisis.
2.  Examine the special role of Attorney General, Robert Kennedy in the management of the crisis.

Homework for Thursday, 12 May, 2011, "E" Day, E-5:  Missiles of October
References.  To be distributed in class; DVD, Missiles of October
Tasks:
1.  Examine President Kennedy's use of resources outside the cabinet, e.g., Dean Acheson.
2.  Comment on how President Kennedy used the media during the crisis.

Homework for Friday, 13 May, 2011, "R" Day, R-6:  Missiles of OctoberR
References.  To be distributed in class; DVD, Missiles of October
Tasks:
1.  Critically analyze President Kennedy's relationship with the Joint Chiefs.
2.  Discuss President Kennedy's approach to the United Nations during the crisis.