<P> In addition, Khrushchev's impression of Kennedy's weaknesses was confirmed by the President's response during the Berlin Crisis of 1961, particularly to the building of the Berlin Wall . Speaking to Soviet officials in the aftermath of the crisis, Khrushchev asserted, "I know for certain that Kennedy doesn't have a strong background, nor, generally speaking, does he have the courage to stand up to a serious challenge ." He also told his son Sergei that on Cuba, Kennedy "would make a fuss, make more of a fuss, and then agree ." </P> <P> In January 1962, U.S. Army General Edward Lansdale described plans to overthrow the Cuban government in a top - secret report (partially declassified 1989), addressed to Kennedy and officials involved with Operation Mongoose . CIA agents or "pathfinders" from the Special Activities Division were to be infiltrated into Cuba to carry out sabotage and organization, including radio broadcasts . In February 1962, the US launched an embargo against Cuba, and Lansdale presented a 26 - page, top - secret timetable for implementation of the overthrow of the Cuban government, mandating guerrilla operations to begin in August and September . "Open revolt and overthrow of the Communist regime" would occur in the first two weeks of October . </P> <Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This section needs additional citations for verification . Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources . Unsourced material may be challenged and removed . (October 2017) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This section needs additional citations for verification . Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources . Unsourced material may be challenged and removed . (October 2017) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr>

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