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White House Historical Association

White House Historical Association: John F. Kennedy and the Space Race

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A look at John F. Kennedy's goal for the United States, which was to send the first man to the Moon and to bring him safely back to Earth. Informational text and lesson plan for students in grades 9-12.
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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum: Death of John F. Kennedy

For Students 9th - 10th
The John F. Kennedy Library provides a detailed, historical account of the events leading up to and following the death of the president. Included with the text are videos and pictures of the significant moments that took place during...
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: John F. Kennedy's Speech to Congress May 25, 1961 [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a four-page PDF of the text to a "Special Message to the Congress on Urgent National Needs" Page 4 of President John F. Kennedy's Speech to Congress on May 25, 1961, asking for more funding for the National Space Program.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: John F. Kennedy

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a brief biographical sketch of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States.
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American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: Excerpts From Speech by Senator John F. Kennedy

For Students 9th - 10th
Featured are excerpts from the speech by Senator John F. Kennedy, Valley Forge Country Club, Valley Forge, PA given on October 29, 1960 during his campaign for the Presidency.
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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum

Jfk Presidential Library: John F. Kennedy Becomes 35th President

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the inauguration of John F. Kennedy as 35th president of the United States. In addition, find out about the issues he dealt with in his term of office.
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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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A&E Television

History.com: 10 Things You May Not Know About John F. Kennedy

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover 10 surprising facts about John F. Kennedy, America's 35th president.
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The White House

The White House: John F. Kennedy

For Students 9th - 10th
Official biographical information about John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States.
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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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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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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum: Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Jacqueline Kennedy, a first lady who fascinated the people of the United States.
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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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Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University

De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: John F. Kennedy's Remarks, Berlin [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
"John F. Kennedy: Remarks in the Rudolph Wilde Platz, Berlin" is a one page persuasive speech delivered by JFK on June 26, 1963. In it he commended West Germany in its efforts to have a democratic government and berated the Communists...
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: John F. Kennedy: Campaign and Election of 1960

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive look at John F. Kennedy and the campaign and election of 1960.
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American Rhetoric

American Rhetoric: John F. Kennedy: Houston Ministerial Association Address

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the text, audio, and video (4:59] of Presidential Candidate John F. Kennedy address to the Houston Ministerial Association on September 12, 1960, at the Rice Hotel in Houston, TX, where he discussed his Catholic religion and what...
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American Rhetoric

American Rhetoric: John F. Kennedy: "Ich Bin Ein Berliner" (I Am a 'Berliner')

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the text, audio, and video [5:11] of John F. Kennedy's speech "Ich bin ein Berliner" (I am a 'Berliner'] delivered on June 26, 1963, in West Berlin, Germany.
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American Rhetoric

American Rhetoric: John F. Kennedy: Inaugural Address

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the text, audio, and video [4:31] of President John F. Kennedy's first Inaugural Address on January 20, 1961.
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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum: Soviet Arms Buildup in Cuba

For Students 9th - 10th
An audio recording of a speech given to Americans by John F. Kennedy on October 22, 1962 where he talks about the buildup of Soviet military power in Cuba. A transcript is also provided. [17:37]
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University of Maryland

Voices of Democracy: John Fitzgerald Kennedy, "Inaugural Address" January 1961

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
John F. Kennedy's inaugural speech is one of the most famous speeches in American history. Teachers can use this lesson to teach Language Arts standards, as well as Social Studies standards. This lesson plan includes pre-reading ideas,...
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Other

President John F. Kennedy

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a biography of President John F. Kennedy, as well as the full text of several of his speeches and debates, and a description of the Bay of Pigs Invasion and the Cuban Missile Crisis.
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A&E Television

History.com: American Presidents: John F. Kennedy

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has Kennedy's biography, events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, and video clips.
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Website
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: John F. Kennedy as President

For Students 9th - 10th
The Kennedy administration faced triumphs and failures only to end in a horrific manner. Read about the election, presidency, and assassination of Kennedy in this summary. Also included are references for further reading, questions for...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: John F. Kennedy

For Students 9th - 10th
From the online encyclopedia Wikipedia, this biographical account of JFK includes his military service during WWII, the significant events of his political career and presidency including Cabinet and Supreme Court appointments, and...

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