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Federation of American Scientists

Fas: Cuban Missile Crisis

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Federation of American Scientists has lots of photos regarding the Cuban Missile Crisis, as well as Foreign Relations Documents.
Website
Other

John Mc Adams: Marquette: Kennedy and the Cold War

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses John F. Kennedy and his role in the Cold War.
eBook
OpenStax

Open Stax: Contesting Futures: America in the 1960s: The Kennedy Promise

For Students 11th - 12th
Discusses Kennedy's rise to power and the challenges he faced from within the government, his focus on foreign policy, the conflict with Cuba, American involvement in Vietnam, support for racial equality and civil rights, and Kennedy's...
Handout
Other

John F. Kennedy the Presidency Missiles in Cuba

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains the text of President Kennedy's speech to the U.S. about the discovery of Soviet missiles in Cuba.
Handout
National Archives (UK)

Learning Curve: Kennedy and the Cuban Missile Crisis

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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US National Archives

Our Documents: Aerial Photograph of Missiles in Cuba

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains information on the Soviet missile bases in Cuba that were caught by aerial photographs. The site also allows you to view a close-up of one of the photographs.
Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Cuban Missile Crisis

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive resource discusses the crisis that brought the world to the brink of nuclear war.
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Curated OER

Bbc: World Wars in Depth: John F. Kennedy and the Cuban Missile Crisis

For Students 9th - 10th
An explanation of the events which occurred and attitudes which prevailed during the Cuban Missile Crisis of October, 1962.
Website
University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Kennedy and the Cold War

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about President John F. Kennedy, the Cold War, and the Cuba Missile Crisis.
Website
Scholastic

Scholastic: New Yort Times Upfront: 1960: The First Mass Media Election

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Handout
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum

Jfk Presidential Library and Museum: The Cold War

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses the United States' struggle to halt the spread of Communism at the height of the Cold War.
Website
Social Studies Help Center

Social Studies Help Center: The Kennedy Administration

For Students 9th - 10th
This brief overview of the Kennedy Administration mentions the achievements of the administration, especially in domestic affairs, and the setbacks, especially in foreign policy.
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Curated OER

Bbc: World Wars in Depth: John F. Kennedy and the Cuban Missile Crisis

For Students 9th - 10th
An explanation of the events which occurred and attitudes which prevailed during the Cuban Missile Crisis of October, 1962.
Graphic
Curated OER

Bbc: World Wars in Depth: John F. Kennedy and the Cuban Missile Crisis

For Students 9th - 10th
An explanation of the events which occurred and attitudes which prevailed during the Cuban Missile Crisis of October, 1962.
Graphic
Curated OER

Bbc: World Wars in Depth: John F. Kennedy and the Cuban Missile Crisis

For Students 9th - 10th
An explanation of the events which occurred and attitudes which prevailed during the Cuban Missile Crisis of October, 1962.