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...
Scholastic
Scholastic: New Yort Times Upfront: 1960: The First Mass Media Election
The Kennedy-Nixon presidential debates were the first televised debates. Read about the impact of the first debate and its effect on the election of 1960. Later presidential debates are also reviewed.
PBS
Pbs American Experience: Evangelicals and the American Presidency
Billy Graham's unprecedented access to U.S. presidents ushered in a new era of evangelical influence in American politics.
US Department of the Treasury
Secretaries of the Treasury: C. Douglas Dillon
A brief biography of C. Douglas Dillon, Secretary of the Treasury under President John F. Kennedy.
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...
A&E Television
History.com: How Jfk's 'Viva Kennedy' Campaign Galvanized the Latino Vote
When JFK faced a tight race for the White House in 1960, he turned to a group of Americans who had long been overlooked by political campaigns. One way the nation's first Catholic president sought to gain an edge in the close contest was...
Other
Mary Ferrell Foundation: Kennedy Domestic Policy
A short essay about the domestic policies of the Kennedy Administration.
BBC
Bbc: On This Day: Kennedy: "Ich Bin Ein Berliner"
News article retells the story of President Kennedy's inspirational speech of defiance to the Soviet Union given to the people of West Germany.
US Department of State
Office of the Historian: The Berlin Crisis, 1958 1961
Because Berlin was a divided city, between East and West, there was potential for diplomatic problems. Read about President Eisenhower's failed attempts to negotiate with Soviet Premier Khrushchev, and the negotiations between President...
Other
Colorado College: A Brief History of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
A very good explanation of the problems and political machinations that happened behind the scenes in both the House of Representatives and Senate as the wording of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was developed. See how the legislation was...
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Kennedy and the Cold War
Read about President John F. Kennedy, the Cold War, and the Cuba Missile Crisis.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Kennedy and Resurgence of Big Government Liberalism
Article outlines President Kennedy's plan to restore economic growth and other legislative measures.
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum
Jfk Library: Jfk in History
Take a look at this extensive collection from John Kennedy's presidency. Among many events, discover history of Bay of Pigs, Civil Rights Movement, and the U.S. Physical Fitness Program.
CNN
Cnn: All Politics: 1960 Presidential Debates
A summary of the key points of the four debates between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon in their race for President in 1960.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Jfk, Lbj, and the Fight for Equal Opportunity in the 1960s
In this lesson plan, students will consider "JFK, LBJ, and the Fight for Equal Opportunity in the 1960s." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
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.
Curated OER
Bbc: World Wars in Depth: John F. Kennedy and the Cuban Missile Crisis
An explanation of the events which occurred and attitudes which prevailed during the Cuban Missile Crisis of October, 1962.
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.
US National Archives
Our Documents: A National Initiative on American History, Civics, and Service
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...
Mount Holyoke College
International Relations: Memorandum of Discussion: January 28, 1961
The text of a conversation between President Kennedy and his advisors concerning the "prospects for success" of an American plan to send American-trained Cuban exiles to invade Cuba.
Library of Congress
Loc: "I Do Solemnly Swear"
An online exhibit of historically pertinent items dealing with the inauguration of a number of US Presidents.
American Public Media
American Radio Works: White House Tapes
American RadioWorks does an overview of the 19th and 20th century Presidents and their use of taping conversations in the Oval Office and on their phones. Copies of some of these tapes are available as well as the audio of an hour long...
Other
Tulsa World: Robert S. Kerr
This article described the life and political career of the Oklahoma senator, including his political support of President John F. Kennedy.
Curated OER
Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Massachusetts: Kennedy Compound
This compound consists of three residences, each belonging at some point to Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr., diplomat and patriarch of the politically influential Kennedy family, or one his sons: President John F. Kennedy, Attorney General Robert...