American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project:address of Sen. John F. Kennedy Accepting Nomination
Find the acceptance speech of John F. Kennedy as he accepted the nomination as the Democratic presidential candidate in 1960. In it he gives his vision of a New Frontier.
The White House
The White House: Presidents: John F. Kennedy
The White House provides a descriptive biography of John F. Kennedy's life as president of the United States. A color photograph is included.
The White House
The White House: John F. Kennedy
Official biographical information about John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States.
Other
Potus: John F. Kennedy
Comprehensive facts about John F. Kennedy and his presidency. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.
Wyzant
Wyzant: John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Website with lesson on John F. Kennedy, his life, political career and death. Site provides links to related audio and visual events.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Address to Congress Following Kennedy's Assassination
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.
US National Archives
Nara: Jfk Assassination Records Collection
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.
History of American Wars
History of American Wars: Cold War History: Kennedy and Johnson 1961 1969
Describes the events of the Cold War during the presidencies of John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson.
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: State of the Union Addresses and Messages
This site compiles all of the State of the Union addresses and messages by all the presidents in U.S. history (except William Henry Harrison and James A. Garfield).
Curated OER
National Park Service: The Kennedy Family Background
Describes the birthplace of John Kennedy and the family background of his parents Joseph and Rose Kennedy.
National Archives (UK)
Learning Curve: Kennedy and the Cuban Missile Crisis
This resource provides information about Cuba's history and Castro's rise to power, the development of the relationship between Cuba and the USSR, a description of the events of the crisis, Kennedy's response to the discovery of Soviet...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Making History Personal
This lesson fosters an understanding of a major event in American history. It uses this event to guide students into research of how the event affected an 'ordinary' person's life. Each student will be responsible for interviewing...
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Constitutional Rights Foundation: The Civil Rights Act of 1964
Read about the persisitence of President Lyndon B. Johnson in finally enacting the momentous civil rights legislation, the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Find out about his adversaries and allies in getting this legislation passed.
Social Studies Help Center
Social Studies Help: How Do Jfk and Lbj Compare as Presidents?
A comparison between Kennedy's New Frontier and Lyndon Johnson's Great Society.
Other
Mc Adams: The Kennedy Assassination
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.
CNN
Cnn: Jfk on Tape
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.