Explore the Role That the Cuban Missile Crisis Played in Bringing

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Essay

Explore the role that the Cuban Missile Crisis played in bringing social criticism to the political policies of the Cold War. To what extent did films like "Dr. Strangelove" (p. 778) invoke public participation in the Cold War debates?​

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Definitions:

National Convention

A large gathering held by political parties every four years to nominate presidential and vice-presidential candidates, adopt platforms, and unite supporters.

Presidential Nominee

The candidate chosen by a political party to compete for the presidency in a national election.

Caucus Method

A method of selecting political candidates or making policy decisions, usually within a political party or a legislative body, involving meetings of supporters or representatives.

Delegate Selection

The process by which political parties choose representatives (delegates) to attend their national conventions, typically through primaries or caucuses.