America on the verge of nuclear war?  There are major concerns today with the aggressive actions of Iran, and their threats to Israel.  Will the U.S.be drawn into such a conflict.  We came about as close as the contra possibly could 50 years ago this week. It was a perilous time as our new president, John F. Kennedy stared down the Russian premier and the Soviets blinked first.  So do you remember and where were y9ou?  I can remember it vividly, and I share my remembrances with you in my column now posted.  You can read it by Clicking on the Red Flashing Box above, or by Clicking Here.  And below is a pretty good idea of why we should care today about what happened 50 years ago.