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JFK making foreign policy speech about Cuba
JFK speech about Cuba to the American Society of Newspaper Editors / 'Any unilateral American intervention, in the absence of an external attack upon ourselves or an ally, would have been contrary to our traditions and to our...
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Lawyer Suing For JFK Assassination Files Awaits Release
New York Attorney Larry Schnapf filed a lawsuit against President Joe Biden and the National Archives in October.
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CLEAN : Russian, American birdwatching competition on famous Cuban beach
CLEAN : Russian, American birdwatching competition on famous Cuban beach
Khan Academy
US History Overview 3 - WWII to Vietnam
This video brings viewers up to modern history (1975) after taking them through WWII, the Korean War, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and the Vietnam War. Although the timeline's format may seem straightforward, viewers will be engaged by the...
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Cuban Missile Crisis, The 20th Century, World history
With a collage format that lends well to note-taking, this presentation allows your students to see the context and implications of the Cuban Missile Crisis. The narration is casual and conversational, as well as informative, and history...
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Bay of Pigs Invasion, The 20th Century, World History
A bright collage of photos, maps, and quotes opens this video lecture, which details the Bay of Pigs Invasion. The most valuable part of this lecture, however, is hearing about the dynamics of the situation - why the US wanted to oust...
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Npr: The Cuban Missile Crisis, 40 Years Later
National Public Radio reviews the events leading up to the Cuban Missile Crisis, "The world's closest brush with nuclear war." Hear Kennedy's speech to the nation, see pictures of Kruschev and Castro, and learn about the Havana...
US National Archives
Internet Archive: President Kennedy Address on Cuba
Video [18:42] of President John F. Kennedy addressing the nation on Cuba.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Bay of Pigs Invasion
Sal Khan narrates this video of a lesson on the Bay of Pigs Invasion. He discusses the causes and effects of this failed endeavor during the Kennedy invasion using pictures and maps to illustrate his commentary. [13:42]
PBS
Pbs: The Presidents: John F. Kennedy
PBS compiles an extensive collection of resources and documents on President John F. Kennedy and the major events of his administration. This excellent biographical site provides links to a variety of primary sources, including Kennedy's...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Cuban Missile Crisis
The Cuban Missile Crisis was the closest the U.S. ever came to nuclear war. This video discusses what led up to the Cuban Missile Crisis and how it was resolved. [19:00]
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Reading Through History: History Brief: The Cuban Missile Crisis Explained
This video gives a brief description of the Cuban Missile Crisis. [3:58]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: United States History: Us History Overview 3: Wwii to Vietnam
Gain an understanding of the era that covers World War II, Hitler, Cold War, Bay of Pigs, Cuban Missile Crisis, and the Space Race.
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Khan Academy: The Cold War: Bay of Pigs Invasion
Find out about the Bay of Pigs, an unsuccessful military invasion of Cuba intended to overthrow the revolutionary government of Fidel Castro.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1945 1980: Bay of Pigs Invasion
An overview of the Bay of Pigs Invasion. [13:41]