Celebrating Vasili Arkhipov: The Man Who Saved The World (And My Life)

This is a video from my YouTube channel, Jack’s World.

This video celebrates and honors the actions of Vasili Arkhipov, a man who saved the world during the darkest hours of the Cold War. It all unfolded during the Cuban Missile Crisis. The United States and the Soviet Union engaged in a high-stakes showdown over nuclear missiles that had been secretly stationed in Cuba. And at the most intense moment of the conflict, Vasili Arkhipov’s actions ensured the world was spared from nuclear war.

And, as a result, I owe this man my life. And many of those who view it likely owe their existence to him, as well. Enjoy!