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6 unusual facts about Berlin Crisis of 1961


Abram Chayes

Chayes played an important role in a number of major crises, including the Berlin Crisis of 1961 and the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962.

Donald W. McGowan

During his tenure the National Guard successfully mobilized more than 65,000 members during the Berlin Crisis of 1961.

Elvis Jacob Stahr, Jr.

Stahr served as Secretary of the Army in 1961 and 1962, during the Berlin crisis and the Central Intelligence Agency-sponsored Bay of Pigs invasion, aimed at ousting Fidel Castro from power.

Minnesota National Guard

Threats by the Soviet Union to oust Western troops from West Berlin in 1961 prompted the Berlin Crisis and a call-up of selected National Guard forces throughout the nation.

Ples Gilmore

While in the military, Gilmore was involved in four major wars or conflicts: The Berlin Crisis of 1961, Vietnam War 1963-1973, Panama Canal Zone Conflict, January 1964, and the Dominican Republic Conflict 1965.

Ray Boland

During the Berlin Crisis of 1961, Boland was assigned to the 32nd Infantry Division and stationed at Fort Lewis.



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