Thirteen Days

Thirteen Days (1969) offers an inside look into the Cuban Missile Crisis, revealing the intense deliberations and decision-making processes of the U.S. government at the time. It chronicles the 13-day standoff between the U.S. and the Soviet Union that brought the world to the brink of nuclear war. Through its pages, readers gain insight into the high-stakes diplomacy and behind-the-scenes actions that took place during this critical period.

• History buffs eager to delve deeper into the Cuban Missile Crisis
• Political enthusiasts curious about U.S. decision-making during crises
• Those intrigued by pivotal moments in twentieth-century history

Robert F. Kennedy was a prominent American politician and a key figure in the Kennedy political dynasty. Serving as the U.S. attorney general under his brother, President John F. Kennedy, he played a significant role in the civil rights movement and later became a U.S. senator from New York. While Thirteen Days is his best-known book, he also authored To Seek a Newer World, in which he reflects on his personal and political beliefs.