White House Press Secretary Had no knowledge of the Cuban Missle Crisis that occurred under the JFK administration or the Bay of Pigs Invasion

This is basic US History 102 material (required class). Anyone in a political position should know about high profile historical moments such as this at least.

Dana Perino - Is she really qualified to serve in the White House in such a public position?  NeoCons say yes, she's hot enough to pull it off.