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National Geographic

National Geographic: The Impact of the Jfk Assassination on American Politics

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students investigate the impact John F. Kennedy's assassination has had on American politics since that event. After his death, Lyndon B. Johnson pushed through the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act, both of which had...
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A&E Television

History.com: What Physics Reveals About the Jfk Assassination

For Students 9th - 10th
A study suggests the "grassy knoll" JFK assassination theory is bogus. "The President's reactions just after the projectile impact were physically consistent with a gunshot wound caused by a high-energy Carcano military rifle bullet...
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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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PBS

Pbs: American Experience: Address to Congress Following Kennedy's Assassination

For Students 9th - 10th
Full text of the speech given by President Johnson after the assassination of John F. Kennedy. In his speech, he pledges to pursue Kennedy's legislative goals.
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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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A&E Television

History.com: Assassination of John F. Kennedy

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a unit about the assassination of JFK. President John F. Kennedy was assassinated on November 22, 1963 at 12:30 p.m. while riding in a motorcade in Dallas during a campaign visit. Kennedy's motorcade was turning past the Texas...
Website
US National Archives

Nara: Findings on Mlk Assassination

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the findings of Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination.
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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum

Robert F. Kennedy Speech on the Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

For Students 9th - 10th
Robert F. Kennedy's speech on the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Audio available
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Other

Mc Adams: The Kennedy Assassination

For Students 9th - 10th
This personal site provides a description of the evidence and theories surrounding the murder of JFK with links to other people's opinions as well as many articles on these theories.
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US National Archives

Nara: Warren Commission Report Appendix

For Students 9th - 10th
The concrete findings versus the speculations of President Kennedy's assassination are found within this document. Theories of the Mafia due to Jack Ruby's involvement are presented and countered with the factual evidence found by...
Website
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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A&E Television

History.com: Before Jfk, Lee Harvey Oswald Tried to Assassinate a Former Army General

For Students 9th - 10th
On April 10, 1963, just seven months before he shot and killed President John F. Kennedy, the assassin Lee Harvey Oswald crouched Edwin Walker, a former U.S. Army general. Oswald fired, but the bullet caromed off the windowsill and...
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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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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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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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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

Dallas Motorcade

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

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