How was the Cuban Missile Crisis resolved?

How was the Cuban Missile Crisis resolved?

1. Cooperation between Kennedy and Khrushchev

   • Time allowed for both sides to cool down and consider their responses
   • Both leaders were aware of the consequences of nuclear war
     • ignored suggestions such as using military action
       • thus they pursued diplomatic channels to resolve the crisis
   • Both leaders understood each other's personal concerns and allowed for a face-saving way out
     • Khrushchev facing hardliners

2. USA strong policy to back out

3. Intervention from world opinion