I want to take this opportunity to report on the conclusions which this government has reached on the basis of yesterday's aerial photographs which will be made available tomorrow, as well as other indications, namely, that the Soviet missile bases in Cuba are being dismantled, their missiles and related equipment are being crated, and the fixed installations at these sites are being destroyed. The United States intends to follow closely the completion of this work through a variety of means, including aerial surveillance, until such time as an equally satisfactory international means of verification is effected. —John F. Kennedy, 1962 Which of the following actions best describes President John F. Kennedy's role in creating the outcome described in the passage? A. Applying pressure on the Soviet Union through a naval blockade
B. Intimidating the Soviet Union by placing American missiles in Turkey C. Allowing the United Nations to negotiate with Cuba in place of the United States
D. Launching an invasion of Cuba that removed its Communist leadership