Who were the primary heads of state for the United States and the Soviet Union during the 1962 crisis?
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Correct answer: John F. Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev
President John F. Kennedy and Premier Nikita Khrushchev were the central figures who navigated the thirteen-day standoff. Their direct and indirect communications were critical in reaching a peaceful resolution.
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