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“As Michael Dobbs points out in a great line, he said Khrushchev did indeed blink, but he blinked 30 hours before, and it took that long for Washington to see it.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: nuclear war stakes
For: Individuals interested in historical events and psychological impacts of crises
Key quote: “Maybe the most poignant line I've ever heard in the missile crisis as it's called, well, Secretary of State Dean Rusk, when his aide dropped him off and said, see you in the morning, this according to Sheldon, M. Stern, by the way.”
The host references 'The Missile Crisis' to illustrate the intense fear and uncertainty surrounding nuclear war during the Cuban Missile Crisis. This book provides a detailed account of the psychological and societal impacts of the crisis, emphasizing the high stakes involved.
“Michael Dobbs' great book, One Minute to Midnight, about the Cuban Missile Crisis. He does a great job of layering the many things that are in play at any given time and putting it into a context so it's got this minute-by-minute feel.”
Sentiment: Highly Recommended
Trigger: Cuban Missile Crisis
For: History enthusiasts and those interested in the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Key quote: “One minute to midnight's fantastic.”
The host mentions 'One Minute to Midnight' to highlight the depth and detail Michael Dobbs provides about the Cuban Missile Crisis. He emphasizes how the book effectively layers events to create a vivid, minute-by-minute narrative of the crisis.