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==Overview==

==Overview==

The Cuban Missile Crisis was one of the highest climactic points of the [[Cold War]]. Tension had been building between the Soviet Union, and The United States. In the past years, the USSR had been giving aid to the Cubans, who in turn were prepared to allow the Soviet Union to place nuclear missiles on their island. While the entire crisis lasted much longer, the "Thirteen Days" of October 15-28 was the most intense period of the crisis.

The Cuban Missile Crisis was one of the highest climactic points of the [[Cold War]]. Tension had been building between the Soviet Union, and The United States. In the past years, the USSR had been giving aid to the Cubans, who in turn were prepared to allow the Soviet Union to place nuclear missiles on their island. While the entire crisis lasted much longer, the "Thirteen Days" of October 15-28 was the most intense period of the crisis. <ref>Robert F. Kennedy - Thirteen Days</ref>

==Photography==

==Photography==

At the time, satellite technology was in its infancy.  The satellites in orbit were few, as well as incapable of aiding the [[United States]] in resolving the conflict. Photography was found to be helpful in determining the range, power, and completion of Soviet missiles. The challenge was being able to run a photographic mission above range of detection, and ''Surface-to-Air-Missile (SAM)'' range. Lockheed designer Kelly Johnson led a project to create a light, high altitude aircraft capable of carrying photographic equipment over hostile territory. The final aircraft was known as the U-2, or Utility 2.

At the time, satellite technology was in its infancy.  The satellites in orbit were few, as well as incapable of aiding the [[United States]] in resolving the conflict. Photography was found to be helpful in determining the range, power, and completion of Soviet missiles. The challenge was being able to run a photographic mission above range of detection, and ''Surface-to-Air-Missile (SAM)'' range. Lockheed designer Kelly Johnson led a project to create a light, high altitude aircraft capable of carrying photographic equipment over hostile territory. The final aircraft was known as the U-2, or Utility 2.

New lens designs were needed to function adequately at these altitudes. Dr. James Baker was one of the contributers of lens designs to function at approximately 65,000-80,000 feet. Future enhancements enabled greater quality photos from the U-2s.

New lens designs were needed to function adequately at these altitudes. Dr. James Baker was one of the contributers of lens designs to function at approximately 65,000-80,000 feet. Future enhancements enabled greater quality photos from the U-2s. <ref>Dino Burgioni - Eyeball To Eyeball</ref>

==Photographic Interpretation==

==Photographic Interpretation==

*[http://books.google.com/books?id=okXQtbp3svcC&dq=thirteen+days+robert+kennedy Thirteen Days] - Robert F. Kennedy

*[http://books.google.com/books?id=okXQtbp3svcC&dq=thirteen+days+robert+kennedy Thirteen Days] - Robert F. Kennedy

*Eyeball To Eyeball - Dino Brugioni

*Eyeball To Eyeball - Dino Brugioni

[[Category:United States History]]

[[Category:United States History]]