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270 To Win

270towin: 1960 Presidential Election

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 1960 won by John Kennedy. The electoral vote was the closest in any presidential election since 1916 and in the popular vote, Kennedy's margin of victory was among the...
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Curated OER

Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Ma: Uss Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. (Destroyer)

For Students 9th - 10th
The only surviving United States Navy Gearing-class destroyer, this vessel is named for Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. (the brother of future President John F. Kennedy) who was killed in action during World War II.
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John Kerry (Second From Left, Top) During the Vietnam War

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News profiles the 2004 Democratic presidential candidate John F. Kerry, touching on some of the similarities to John F. Kennedy that he and the press read into him.
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Have Fun With History

Have Fun With History: Space Race: Nasa Space Program

For Students 9th - 10th
Learning module with multi-media resources, activities and videos on NASA, the Kennedy space program that dominated the 1960s.
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University of Texas at Austin

Dolph Briscoe Center for American Hist.: Henry B. Gonzalez Voice of the People

For Students 9th - 10th
An exhibition on the life and accomplishments of Henry B. Gonzalez, a highly respected Congressman from San Antonio, Texas. The exhibit includes a lengthy bibliography, a video, photographs, documents, a section on his interactions with...
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University of Virginia

University of Virginia: Television News of the Civil Rights Era 1950 1970

For Students 9th - 10th
View contemporary coverage of the Civil Rights Movement from two Roanoke, VA television stations including 230 video clips that feature both national events, such as the speeches of Martin Luther King, Jr. and John F. Kennedy, as well as...
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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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The History Place

The History Place: Great Speeches Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The History Place provides a good selection of historical and relatively modern speeches from many English-speaking countries. Each speech is set up in its historic context. Many are available with audio links.
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abcteach

Abcteach: People

For Teachers 1st - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Print worksheets from biographies and autobiographies from famous people such as Sally Ride, Clara Barton, Abraham Lincoln, Francis Scott Key, Alexander the Great and many more.
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Then Again

Then Again: Web Chron: Summary of Cuban Missile Crisis

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a short summary of the Cuban Missile Crisis. The last paragraph tells of the resolution between the U.S., Cuba, and Soviet Union.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Peace Corps

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed facts on the Peace Corps, established by John F. Kennedy in 1961 to promote world peace and friendship.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Jfk Assassination

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed facts and an interesting summary of the assassination of President Kennedy in Dallas, Texas, on November 22, 1963.
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US National Archives

Our Documents: A National Initiative on American History, Civics, and Service

For Students 9th - 10th
Our Documents is home to one hundred milestone documents that influenced that course of American history and American democracy. Includes full-page scans of each document, transcriptions, background information on their significance, and...
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Speech: Rhetoric and the Art of Persuasion

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is a complete unit on rhetoric and persuasion including key words, what to expect, handouts, lessons, self-quizzes, audio and speaking assignments, and an in-depth final assessment using JFK's Inaugural Address with a grading...
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Becoming Visible: Arthur Miller

For Students 9th - 10th
Arthur Miller is presented in this biography for his plays revolving around post-World War II America, paying particular attention to the middle class and effects of Communism. See "Arthur Miller Activities" for related materials.
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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum

Jfk Presidential Library and Museum: Jfk in History: The Bay of Pigs

For Students 9th - 10th
The John F. Kennedy Library and museum provides a detailed description of how the Bay of Pigs Invasion came about, what happened and the aftermath of the event. The information is thorough and includes pictures of John F. Kennedy...
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Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.

New Georgia Encyclopedia: Elaine Fried De Kooning

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief, yet informative article on Elaine Fried de Kooning who was an artist, writer, critic, and educator. Although she primarily painted in the abstract expressionist form, she also painted a portrait of John F. Kennedy.
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Other

Tulsa World: Robert S. Kerr

For Students 9th - 10th
This article described the life and political career of the Oklahoma senator, including his political support of President John F. Kennedy.
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Library of Congress

Loc: u.s. History Timeline: The Post War United States 1945 1968

For Students 9th - 10th
Includes how the United States' entry into WWII caused vast changes in every aspect of American life, how arts and entertainment showed continuity and change, and details of the 1960 election of John F. Kennedy as President.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Johnson, Lyndon Baines 1908 1973

For Students 9th - 10th
List of Lyndon Johnson's accomplishments during his political career, including his terms as a Representative and a Senator from Texas and a Vice President under John F. Kennedy and 36th President of the United States.
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Social Studies Help Center

Social Studies Help: How Do Jfk and Lbj Compare as Presidents?

For Students 9th - 10th
A comparison between Kennedy's New Frontier and Lyndon Johnson's Great Society.
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Other

Marquett University: Lee Harvey Oswald

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives an overview of Oswald's adult life in an interactive timeline format. Extensive collection of photos from childhood and adulthood.
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Dallas Motorcade

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

Loc: Cold War: Cuban Missile Crisis

For Students 9th - 10th
This brief Library of Congress site has info on the Russian's role in the Cuban Missile Crisis.

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