uss cony's legacy
By taking a stand to confront the imminent Soviet threat in a dignified and resilient manner, the USS Cony allowed negotiations to take place between Kennedy and Khrushchev. Without these negotiations, nuclear war would have been likely.
Personal Interview on January 14, 2017
LTJG Gary Slaughter, USS Cony Communications Officer "Had he fired, even a conventional torpedo, military historians agree that the United States would have most likely launched an all-out nuclear attack on the Soviet Union, which would have responded in kind." |
Instead of responding to Soviet aggression with aggression of their own, the Cony quickly defused a dangerous situation through calmness and professionalism.
The USS Cony's legacy is this: taking a stand can be achieved in a diplomatic manner, even in the most stressful and demanding situations.
The USS Cony's legacy is this: taking a stand can be achieved in a diplomatic manner, even in the most stressful and demanding situations.
Personal Interview on January 15, 2017
Former Lieutenant Andrew Bradick on USS Cony's legacy
Former Lieutenant Andrew Bradick on USS Cony's legacy
"...the Cony...prevented an aggressive nation from furthering their nuclear aggression through negotiation and cooperation instead of a 'shoot first, ask questions later' approach. This, I believe, saved thousands of lives and allowed for a relatively peaceful resolution." |