What I crossed my mind...
On October 22, 1962, President Kennedy announced what would come to be known to history as the Cuban Missile crisis. It was a sober and direct message explaining to the American people the direct, specific and dangerous actions that were being taken by the enemy against this country and an outline of what our country would expect in response from the russians. It was a serious time, handled by serious people. During this mornings Press Conference with President Bush, the following scenario crossed my mind:
What if President Kennedy faced this lame-assed Press Corp that we have today, during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
What follows is how that might have played out.
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My fellow citizens: let no one doubt that this is a difficult and dangerous effort on which we have set out. No one can see precisely what course it will take or what costs or casualties will be incurred. Many months of sacrifice and self-discipline lie ahead -- months in which our patience and our will will be tested -- months in which many threats and denunciations will keep us aware of our dangers. But the greatest danger of all would be to do nothing.
The path we have chosen for the present is full of hazards, as all paths are -- but it is the one most consistent with our character and courage as a nation and our commitments around the world. The cost of freedom is always high -- and Americans have always paid it. And one path we shall never choose, and that Is the path of surrender or submission.
Our goal is not the victory of might, but the vindication of right -- not peace at the expense of freedom, but both peace and freedom, here in this hemisphere, and, we hope, around the world. God willing, that goal will be achieved.
Thank you and good night.
Reporter: President Kennedy – a few questions if you please?
JFK: Certainly, you there, second row.
Reporter: Sir, can you please clarify for us your relationship, if there is one, with Marilyn Monroe?
JFK: I thought we were going to talk about Cuba? Can we say on subject here? Marilyn is a great artist and a friend of the family. Next question.