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Premium Framed Print : The USS Terrebonne Parish (LST-1156) tank landing ship docking at Windmill Beach, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, during the Cuban Missile Crisis, 2 November 1962
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The USS Terrebonne Parish (LST-1156) tank landing ship docking at Windmill Beach, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, during the Cuban Missile Crisis, 2 November 1962
CUBAN MISSILE CRISIS, 1962.
The USS Terrebonne Parish (LST-1156) tank landing ship docking at Windmill Beach, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, during the Cuban Missile Crisis, 2 November 1962
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Media ID 7794459
1962 Aerial View Blockade Caribbean Cold War Cuba Cuban Landing Latin America Latin American Outdoor Quarantine Road Ship Soviet Tank Us Navy Warfare Cuban Missile Crisis Guantanamo Bay
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures a pivotal moment in history - the USS Terrebonne Parish (LST-1156) tank landing ship docking at Windmill Beach, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, during the Cuban Missile Crisis on 2 November 1962. The image showcases the sheer magnitude of this American warship as it gracefully navigates through Caribbean waters. Against the backdrop of an idyllic beach, we witness a powerful symbol of American military might amidst one of the most tense periods of the Cold War. This photograph serves as a reminder of the high stakes faced by both superpowers involved - America and Soviet Union - during this critical time. The aerial view allows us to appreciate not only the size and strength of this vessel but also its strategic positioning within Guantanamo Bay. As tensions escalated between these two global powers, President Kennedy imposed a naval blockade around Cuba to prevent further Soviet shipments from reaching their missile bases. The USS Terrebonne Parish played a crucial role in enforcing this quarantine. This historic snapshot is part of Granger Art on Demand's Carousel Collection and offers viewers a glimpse into Latin America's involvement in Cold War conflicts. It serves as a testament to human resilience and diplomacy that ultimately diffused what could have been catastrophic consequences for both nations involved.
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