The term 'Thirteen Days' refers to the time between:
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Correct answer: The missiles' discovery and the announcement of their removal
The crisis began on October 16, when Kennedy was briefed on the photos, and ended on October 28, when Khrushchev announced the missiles would be dismantled. It is considered the most intense period of the Cold War.
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