Which international organization did U.S. Ambassador Adlai Stevenson address, famously presenting photographic evidence of the missiles?
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Correct answer: The United Nations Security Council
In a dramatic confrontation, Stevenson challenged the Soviet representative to deny the existence of the missiles before showing the U-2 photographs. This was a significant public relations victory for the United States.
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