John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Alvin Ailey
At this site from the John F. Kennedy Center you can read about the life and accomplishments of American choreographer, Alvin Ailey.
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Suzanne Farrell
Presents biographical information on Cincinnati born legendary ballerina, Suzanne Farrell, a Kennedy Center honoree. Includes photos, audio and video, and links to additional resources.
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Arthur Miller
This website from the Kennedy Center provides a very good biographical sketch of Arthur Miller. Content of the article includes information on Miller's life before becoming a playwright, his many plays, and the many awards he has...
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Tennessee Williams
This site from the Kennedy Center provides a great overview of the life and career of playwright Tennessee Williams is found here. Information is given on his childhood, education, and his works and achievements in writing plays.
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Steve Martin
Interesting biographical details on the life and career of comic actor, Steve Martin, a Kennedy Center Honoree in 2007.
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
One of the finest sites of its kind on the Internet, ArtsEdge is dedicated to supporting arts education through such initiatives as curriculum development, cross-curricular teaching, and technology integration. Find arts-related...
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Rudolf Serkin
The life, career, and achievements of pianist Rudolf Serkin is chronicled in this biography presented by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Edward Albee
A biography on playwright Edward Albee discusses his many achievements and gives details about his many works.
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: What Is Jazz?
This eight-page tutorial on jazz answers several basic questions (what is jazz, how did it develop) and keeps the topic of the tutorial focused within the realm of the African American understanding of jazz and focusing on its impact on...
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The Kennedy Center: Arthur Mitchell
A biography on dance legend Arthur Mitchell discusses his establishment of the Dance Theatre of Harlem and the impact it has had on the world of dance, music, and theatre.
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The Kennedy Center: Neil Simon
A biography on playwright Neil Simon discusses his works and his many awards he has achieved throughout the years.
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The Kennedy Center: Agnes De Mille
This page provides a wonderful overview of the life and accomplishments of choreographer Agnes de Mille. It lists the many ballets that she choreographed throughout her life.
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Katherine Dunham
A great biography on the life of dancer/choreographer Katherine Dunham gives information on her childhood, her achievements in dance and choreography, and her life after retiring from the dance world.
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Andrew Lloyd Webber
Features comprehensive biographical details on "the most successful composer of our time", Andrew Lloyd Weber. His play, "The Phantom of the Opera", is the longest running musical in Broadway history and he has won an Oscar, a Golden...
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The Kennedy Center: Smokey Robinson
Read enlightening biographical details on the life and career of Motown singing star, Smokey Robinson, whose music has been described as "poetry".
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The Kennedy Center: Brian Wilson
Learn many biographical facts about composer and singer, Brian Wilson. As a member of American band, The Beach Boys, he helped define California "surf" music.
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The Kennedy Center: Diana Ross
Explores the life and career of singer and actress, Diana Ross. As part of the group The Supremes and on her own, she defined the Motown sound in the Sixties and has won numerous entertainment awards.
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The Kennedy Center: Dizzy Gillespie
This site from the John F. Kennedy Center provides a brief biography on the legacy of jazz musician Dizzy Gillespie is found here.
NASA
Nasa: John F. Kennedy Space Center (Ksc)
This exciting site provides a wealth of shuttle information, tours and exhibits at the center, and historical information.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: John Fitzgerald Kennedy
A thorough resource from the AmericanPresident.org on the personal and political life of JFK. This particular page discusses Kennedy's background and political involvement preceding the presidency. But click "more" at the bottom of the...
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: John F. Kennedy: Foreign Affairs
Social Studies > U.S. History > The Upheaval of a Nation (1954-1980) > John F. Kennedy Administration (1960 to 1963) > Kennedy and the Cold War
University of Texas at Austin
Dolph Briscoe Center for American Hist.: Henry B. Gonzalez Voice of the People
An exhibition on the life and accomplishments of Henry B. Gonzalez, a highly respected Congressman from San Antonio, Texas. The exhibit includes a lengthy bibliography, a video, photographs, documents, a section on his interactions with...
Other
Dirksen Congressional Center: The 1960's: A Multi Media View From Capitol Hill
The fascinating audio and written transcripts of the Joint Senate-House Republican Leadership created during the Kennedy Administration along with educational activities and press releases are contained here. Lesson plans coming soon!