John Kennedy actually said...

In pursuance of the provisions of section 3 of the said Joint Resolution of October 3, 1962, no member of the armed forces who was involunta...

The Secretary of Defense, and, when designated by him for this purpose, any of the Secretaries of the military departments of the Department...

Any vessel or craft which may be proceeding toward Cuba may be intercepted and may be directed to identify itself, its cargo, equipment and ...

Force shall not be used except in case of failure or refusal to comply with directions, or with regulations or directives of the Secretary o...