ON this date in 1962 - The Soviet Union made an offer to end the Cuban Missile Crisis by taking their missile bases out of Cuba if the U.S. agreed to not invade Cuba and would remove Jupiter missiles in Turkey.

At the time, Bun Man said to Mr Purple, "Apparently, you can bring countries to their knees w/ blockades and embargoes."

This would be short-lived as the USA loves HAWKS who love to see others fight their skirmishes for them.