Khan Academy
Khan Academy: John F. Kennedy as President
The Kennedy administration faced triumphs and failures only to end in a horrific manner. Read about the election, presidency, and assassination of Kennedy in this summary. Also included are references for further reading, questions for...
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 Groningen
American History: Outlines: Kennedy Acts on Domestic Front
Outlines the domestic policies of President John F. Kennedy, touching on the economy, unemployment, social security, and racial discrimination.
History of American Wars
History of American Wars: Cold War History: Kennedy and Johnson 1961 1969
Describes the events of the Cold War during the presidencies of John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson.
The White House
The White House: John F. Kennedy
Official biographical information about John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States.
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Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University
De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: John F. Kennedy's Remarks, Berlin [Pdf]
"John F. Kennedy: Remarks in the Rudolph Wilde Platz, Berlin" is a one page persuasive speech delivered by JFK on June 26, 1963. In it he commended West Germany in its efforts to have a democratic government and berated the Communists...
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: John F. Kennedy: Campaign and Election of 1960
A comprehensive look at John F. Kennedy and the campaign and election of 1960.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1945 1980: John F. Kennedy as President
Read about the election, presidency, and assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
Other
Potus: John F. Kennedy
Comprehensive facts about John F. Kennedy and his presidency. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.
Curated OER
National Park Service: The Kennedy Family Background
Describes the birthplace of John Kennedy and the family background of his parents Joseph and Rose Kennedy.
Other
President John F. Kennedy
This site provides a biography of President John F. Kennedy, as well as the full text of several of his speeches and debates, and a description of the Bay of Pigs Invasion and the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: American Presidency: Kennedy Funeral
Documents and artifacts related to the funeral of John F. Kennedy.
Other
John Mc Adams: Marquette: Kennedy and the Cold War
Discusses John F. Kennedy and his role in the Cold War.
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
Online home of the Kennedy Library has a full slate of resources and documentation to support study of the man, his career, his presidential administration and policies, and his political legacy.
Other
Mary Ferrell Foundation: Kennedy Domestic Policy
A short essay about the domestic policies of the Kennedy Administration.
Wyzant
Wyzant: John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Website with lesson on John F. Kennedy, his life, political career and death. Site provides links to related audio and visual events.
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: American Women: Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
A portrait of Jacqueline Kennedy, painted by Boris Chaliapin, that appeared on Time Magazine in 1961. Included are her thoughts about becoming First Lady.
American Rhetoric
American Rhetoric: John F. Kennedy: Houston Ministerial Association Address
This is the text, audio, and video (4:59] of Presidential Candidate John F. Kennedy address to the Houston Ministerial Association on September 12, 1960, at the Rice Hotel in Houston, TX, where he discussed his Catholic religion and what...
American Rhetoric
American Rhetoric: John F. Kennedy: Civil Rights Address
This is the text and audio of President Kennedy's address to the nation concerning Civil Rights delivered on June 11, 1963.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Let Freedom Ring: President Kennedy [Pdf]
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...
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Nixon Kennedy Debate
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.
National First Ladies' Library
National First Ladies' Library: Jackie Kennedy
Biographical essay on Jackie Kennedy, wife of President John F. Kennedy. Delves into her early years, her family and marriage, the White House years, and her later life.
American Rhetoric
American Rhetoric: John F. Kennedy: "Ich Bin Ein Berliner" (I Am a 'Berliner')
This is the text, audio, and video [5:11] of John F. Kennedy's speech "Ich bin ein Berliner" (I am a 'Berliner'] delivered on June 26, 1963, in West Berlin, Germany.
American Rhetoric
American Rhetoric: John F. Kennedy: American University Commencement Address
This is the text and audio of President Kennedy's commencement address at American University on June 10, 1963, where he spoke of peace for all of all time.
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