John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum: The Struggle for Civil Rights
Although his presidency was cut short, JFK had an immense impact on the Civil Rights Movement. Use this interactive timeline to delve into the equality issues plaguing out nation and how Kennedy addressed these concerns. By clicking on...
Digital History
Digital History: President Johnson Impeached [Pdf]
No love was lost between the Congress' trying to pass Reconstruction plans and President Andrew Johnson's attempts to thwart those plans. Read a short biography of Andrew Johnson to get an idea of the man. Follow the timeline of...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Radical Reconstruction
Read about the frustration the Radical Republicans in Congress had with the Reconstruction plans of Andrew Johnson. Find out what legislation they were able to pass over Johnson's veto, and how they attempted to protect emancipated...
Cengage Learning
Video Exercises: Lyndon Johnson Signs Civil Rights Act
Here are five "Critical thinking questions," to accompany a viewing of an "American Journey Online," video on the signing of the Civil Rights act of 1964. Though intended for students who have watched a specific video, the questions...