In 1962, the United States and the Soviet Union came close to military conflict due to the presence of Soviet nuclear missiles in which location?

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Explanation

The Cuban Missile Crisis occurred in 1962 when the Soviet Union placed nuclear missiles in Cuba, leading to a major confrontation with the United States. This event brought the two superpowers to the brink of war.

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In 1962, the United States and the Soviet Union came close to military conflict due to the presence of Soviet nuclear missiles in which location?

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