This Khan Academy resource provides a table of contents with notes for several sections of AP US History: Period 8: 1945-1980.

A lesson plan from the producers of the 16-episode PBS series "Freedom: A History of US" that lets learners analyze how the image of President and Mrs. Kennedy influenced American government and culture. Includes a discussion of some of...

A timeline of events between October 15 and November 1, 1963 depicts the time period during which the Cuban Missile Crisis took place,

Although Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy weren't the first presidential candidates to use the media to reach the public, their debates showed most clearly how television could influence the voting public.

Read about the election, presidency, and assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

Comprehensive facts about John F. Kennedy and his presidency. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.

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.

This site from The History Place provides a spectacular selection of pictures from his early years through his presidency with written descriptions accompanying each photo.

This overview of President John F. Kennedy suggests that he set a liberal tone with his agenda rather than the more hands-on approach of his successor, Lyndon Johnson.

This site, compiled in hypertext format by student teams at the University of Groningen, The Netherlands, from U.S. Information Agency publications, takes a brief look at Kennedy's administration, the "New Frontier."

This excellent PBS site gives an interesting essay focusing on the conflicting nature of Kennedy's character.

CNN exclusive of yet another tragedy that has befallen one of America's most famous families. This website includes information not only on the life of John F. Kennedy Jr, but also on the history of the Kennedy dynasty.

A brief biography of C. Douglas Dillon, Secretary of the Treasury under President John F. Kennedy.

Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of John F. Kennedy and summaries of important events during his presidency.

Follow this link to a transcript of John F. Kennedy's inaugural address given on January 20, 1961.

This site from NPR provides oral histories of witnesses to the Kennedy assassination saga.

This site from NPR provides oral histories of witnesses to the Kennedy assassination saga.

Line drawing of the Kennedy half-dollar.

Learn how the youngest person ever rose to the highest office in the land through this summary of JKF's 1960 campaign. Watch videos from the national convention, major speeches, and clips from the infamous debate with Richard Nixon.

The John F. Kennedy Library provides a detailed, historical account of the events leading up to and following the death of the president. Included with the text are videos and pictures of the significant moments that took place during...

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...

An audio recording of a speech given to Americans by John F. Kennedy on October 22, 1962 where he talks about the buildup of Soviet military power in Cuba. A transcript is also provided. [17:37]

John F. Kennedy's inaugural speech is one of the most famous speeches in American history. Teachers can use this activity to teach Language Arts standards, as well as Social Studies standards. This lesson plan includes pre-reading ideas,...

Learn about the findings of Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination.