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Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

Gilder Lehrman Institute: History Resources: Robert Kennedy on Civil Rights

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] After reading the background information about Attorney General Robert Kennedy's report on civil rights enforcement activities of the Department of Justice in 1962, read the full transcript of the...
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BBC

Bbc: World Wars in Depth: John F. Kennedy and the Cuban Missile Crisis

For Students 9th - 10th
An explanation of the events which occurred and attitudes which prevailed during the Cuban Missile Crisis of October, 1962.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Kennedy Acts on Domestic Front

For Students 9th - 10th
Outlines the domestic policies of President John F. Kennedy, touching on the economy, unemployment, social security, and racial discrimination.
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History of American Wars

History of American Wars: Cold War History: Kennedy and Johnson 1961 1969

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the events of the Cold War during the presidencies of John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson.
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Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University

De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: Inaugural Address by John F. Kennedy [Pdf]

For Teachers 7th - 8th Standards
This is a one-page nonfiction excerpt from JFK's Inaugural Address on January 20, 1961. It is followed by an open-ended question which requires students to provide evidence from the story; it includes underlining the most important...
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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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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

For Students Pre-K - 1st
One of the finest sites of its kind on the Internet, ArtsEdge is dedicated to supporting arts education through such initiatives as curriculum development, cross-curricular teaching, and technology integration. Find arts-related...
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NASA

Nasa: John F. Kennedy Space Center (Ksc)

For Students 9th - 10th
This exciting site provides a wealth of shuttle information, tours and exhibits at the center, and historical information.
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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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Other

John Mc Adams: Marquette: Kennedy and the Cold War

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses John F. Kennedy and his role in the Cold War.
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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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National First Ladies' Library

National First Ladies' Library: Jackie Kennedy

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical essay on Jackie Kennedy, wife of President John F. Kennedy. Delves into her early years, her family and marriage, the White House years, and her later life.
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Charles I. Kelly and Lawrence E. Kelly

American History: Election of 1960 Brings Close Race Between Kennedy, Nixon

For Students 5th - 8th
This program from Voice of America, The Making of a Nation, presents events in American history. This segment begins with a review of the Eisenhower administration as a background to the campaign and election of 1960. Read or listen to...
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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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Museum of the Moving Image

Museum of the Moving Image: 1960 Kennedy vs. Nixon

For Students 9th - 10th
View presidential campaign advertisement from the 1960 election with the slogans "Kennedy: Leadership for the '60s" and "Nixon-Lodge: They Understand What Peace Demands". Includes video clips, information about the candidates, and...
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Curated OER

National Park Service: The Kennedy Family Background

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Describes the birthplace of John Kennedy and the family background of his parents Joseph and Rose Kennedy.
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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum: Space Program

For Students 9th - 10th
In 1957 the Soviet Union launched the satellite Sputnik and had an astronaut orbit the moon a few years later. The U.S. was shocked and vowed to not be left behind. Examine how JFK rallied the country and Congress to get behind the race...
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CNN

Cnn: John F. Kennedy Jr.: In Memoriam

For Students 9th - 10th
CNN exclusive of yet another tragedy that has befallen one of America's most famous families. This website includes information not only on the life of John F. Kennedy Jr, but also on the history of the Kennedy dynasty.
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CommonLit

Common Lit: President Kennedy's Inaugural Address

For Students 9th - 10th
A learning module that begins with "President Kennedy's Inaugural Address" by President John F. Kennedy, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or...
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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Alvin Ailey

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from the John F. Kennedy Center you can read about the life and accomplishments of American choreographer, Alvin Ailey.
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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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US National Archives

Nara: Jfk Assassination Records Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
This National Archives and Records Administration government website that provides an extensive collection of quality documents and information regarding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum

Jfk Presidential Library and Museum: Campaign of 1960

For Students 9th - 10th
John F. Kennedy would be elected in November, 1960, as the youngest president ever voted into office. Here read about the Democratic convention, the debates between Kennedy and Richard Nixon, and find out about the issues of the...
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Other

Commission on Presidential Debates: 1960 Debates

For Students 9th - 10th
View the transcripts to the four presidential debates of the 1960 election between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon.

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