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Handout
The White House

The White House: Presidents: John F. Kennedy

For Students 9th - 10th
The White House provides a descriptive biography of John F. Kennedy's life as president of the United States. A color photograph is included.
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Website
University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: John F. Kennedy: Foreign Affairs

For Students 9th - 10th
Social Studies > U.S. History > The Upheaval of a Nation (1954-1980) > John F. Kennedy Administration (1960 to 1963) > Kennedy and the Cold War
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Kennedy Shot

For Students 3rd - 8th
This three-part article explores the assassination of John F. Kennedy in Dallas, Texas. Content includes a brief overview of Kennedy's legacy as president.
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Website
University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: John Fitzgerald Kennedy

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough resource from the AmericanPresident.org on the personal and political life of JFK. This particular page discusses Kennedy's background and political involvement preceding the presidency. But click "more" at the bottom of the...
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Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: Jfk's Race to Space Speech

For Students 9th - 10th
A learning module that begins with "JFK's Race to Space Speech" by President John F. Kennedy, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online...
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Study Guide
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Period 8: 1945 1980

For Students 9th - 10th
This Khan Academy resource provides a table of contents with notes for several sections of AP US History: Period 8: 1945-1980.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Let Freedom Ring: President Kennedy [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lesson plan from the producers of the 16-episode PBS series "Freedom: A History of US" that lets learners analyze how the image of President and Mrs. Kennedy influenced American government and culture. Includes a discussion of some of...
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Handout
Other

Atom Central: The Cuban Missile Crisis

For Students 9th - 10th
A timeline of events between October 15 and November 1, 1963 depicts the time period during which the Cuban Missile Crisis took place,
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Activity
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Nixon Kennedy Debate

For Students 3rd - 8th
Although Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy weren't the first presidential candidates to use the media to reach the public, their debates showed most clearly how television could influence the voting public.
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Activity
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Us History: 1945 1980: John F. Kennedy as President

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the election, presidency, and assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
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Handout
Other

Potus: John F. Kennedy

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive facts about John F. Kennedy and his presidency. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.
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Handout
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Kennedy and the New Frontier

For Students 9th - 10th
This overview of President John F. Kennedy suggests that he set a liberal tone with his agenda rather than the more hands-on approach of his successor, Lyndon Johnson.
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Website
University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Kennedy and the New Frontier

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, compiled in hypertext format by student teams at the University of Groningen, The Netherlands, from U.S. Information Agency publications, takes a brief look at Kennedy's administration, the "New Frontier."
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Article
PBS

Pbs: John F. Kennedy Character Above All

For Students 9th - 10th
This excellent PBS site gives an interesting essay focusing on the conflicting nature of Kennedy's character.
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Website
The History Place

The History Place: John F. Kennedy Photo History

For Students 6th - 8th
This site from The History Place provides a spectacular selection of pictures from his early years through his presidency with written descriptions accompanying each photo.
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Article
CNN

Cnn: Jfk on Tape

For Students 9th - 10th
From CNN.com, this article briefly explores Kennedy's concerns about a possible downturn in the economy and the impact it could have on his re-election in 1964. Other topics include significant international events such as the Vietnam War.
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Handout
US Department of the Treasury

Secretaries of the Treasury: C. Douglas Dillon

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of C. Douglas Dillon, Secretary of the Treasury under President John F. Kennedy.
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Primary
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: On the Alliance for Progress, 1961

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Fordham University contains the address made by JFK concerning the Alliance for Progress at a White House reception for Latin American diplomats and members of Congress.
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: John F. Kennedy

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of John F. Kennedy and summaries of important events during his presidency.
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Primary
Bartleby

Bartleby.com: bartleby.com: Presidential Inaugural Address: John F. Kennedy

For Students 9th - 10th
Follow this link to a transcript of John F. Kennedy's inaugural address given on January 20, 1961.
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Curated OER

Dallas Motorcade

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from NPR provides oral histories of witnesses to the Kennedy assassination saga.
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Curated OER

Dealey Plaza

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from NPR provides oral histories of witnesses to the Kennedy assassination saga.
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Curated OER

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For Students Pre-K - 1st
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Curated OER

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For Students Pre-K - 1st
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