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American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project:address of Sen. John F. Kennedy Accepting Nomination

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

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum: Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Jacqueline Kennedy, a first lady who fascinated the people of the United States.
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The White House

The White House: Presidents: John F. Kennedy

For Students 9th - 10th
The White House provides a descriptive biography of John F. Kennedy's life as president of the United States. A color photograph is included.
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The White House

The White House: John F. Kennedy

For Students 9th - 10th
Official biographical information about John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States.
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Other

Potus: John F. Kennedy

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive facts about John F. Kennedy and his presidency. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.
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PBS

Pbs: American Experience: Address to Congress Following Kennedy's Assassination

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Wyzant

Wyzant: John Fitzgerald Kennedy

For Students 9th - 10th
Website with lesson on John F. Kennedy, his life, political career and death. Site provides links to related audio and visual events.
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CommonLit

Common Lit: Remarks of Sen. J. F. Kenedy on Young People International Service

For Students 5th - 6th
A learning module that begins with "Remarks of Sen. J. F. Kenedy on Young People and International Service" by John F. Kennedy, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be...
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History of American Wars

History of American Wars: Cold War History: Kennedy and Johnson 1961 1969

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the events of the Cold War during the presidencies of John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson.
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Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University

De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: Inaugural Address by John F. Kennedy [Pdf]

For Teachers 7th - 8th Standards
This is a one-page nonfiction excerpt from JFK's Inaugural Address on January 20, 1961. It is followed by an open-ended question which requires students to provide evidence from the story; it includes underlining the most important...
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Museum of the Moving Image

Museum of the Moving Image: 1960 Kennedy vs. Nixon

For Students 9th - 10th
View presidential campaign advertisement from the 1960 election with the slogans "Kennedy: Leadership for the '60s" and "Nixon-Lodge: They Understand What Peace Demands". Includes video clips, information about the candidates, and...
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Curated OER

National Park Service: The Kennedy Family Background

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Describes the birthplace of John Kennedy and the family background of his parents Joseph and Rose Kennedy.
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US National Archives

Nara: Jfk Assassination Records Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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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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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Boy Meets Girl, Girl Meets Tragic End (Opera)

For Students 9th - 10th
Nothing comes close to opera when it comes to affairs of the heart. Opera has always been addicted to love, and its romances can range from the hilarious to the dramatic. But don't expect a standard "Boy Meets Girl" story when you take...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Making History Personal

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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...
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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Benny Goodman

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography from the John F. Kennedy Center on jazz legend Benny Goodman discusses his foray into jazz music with his band and the legacy he left with his music.
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US Senate

U.s. Senate Art and History: The "Famous Five"

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about how a Senate committee, headed by John F. Kennedy, chose five senators to be enshrined a senatorial hall of fame. There are links to biographies of the five who were chosen.
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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Pas De Deux: It Takes Two

For Students 9th - 10th
In ballet, a pas de deux is a dance duet in which two dancers perform ballet steps together. But the pas de deux is not just a dance of love. Let's explore examples of the "love dance" in three ballets: Romeo and Juliet, Swan Lake, and...
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PBS

Pbs: American Experience: Jfk: Domestic Politics

For Students 9th - 10th
Article explores the domestic policies of the Kennedy administration with a focus on civil rights.
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Other

Mc Adams: The Kennedy Assassination

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: State of the Union Addresses and Messages

For Students 9th - 10th
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).
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CNN

Cnn: Jfk on Tape

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Then Again

Then Again: Web Chron: Summary of Cuban Missile Crisis

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a short summary of the Cuban Missile Crisis. The last paragraph tells of the resolution between the U.S., Cuba, and Soviet Union.

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