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American Rhetoric

American Rhetoric: Edward M. Kennedy: Chappaquiddick

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the text, audio, and video (4:25] of Senator Ted Kennedy's address to the people of Massachusetts upon the death of Mary Jo Kopechne in a car accident and drowning on the island of Chappaquiddick. It was broadcast nationally from...
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A&E Television

History.com: Assassination of John F. Kennedy

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a unit about the assassination of JFK. President John F. Kennedy was assassinated on November 22, 1963 at 12:30 p.m. while riding in a motorcade in Dallas during a campaign visit. Kennedy's motorcade was turning past the Texas...
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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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Other

John F. Kennedy National Security: u.s.s.r. (Pdf) [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This article summarizes U.S.-Soviet relations during the Kennedy administration, including the Russian Missile Crisis and the Vienna Summit.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Kennedy's New Frontier

For Students 5th - 8th
Read about John Kennedy's vision for America upon his becoming president. Find out about the space race with the Soviet Union, and expanded social programs for the poor and elderly in America.
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Illinois Institute of Technology

Oyez Project: Anthony Kennedy

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents a biographical sketch of Anthony Kennedy with a picture and links to information on appointment, family, experience, biographical sketch, after office, literature and case participation.
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American Rhetoric

American Rhetoric: Robert F. Kennedy: Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the text, audio, and video [1:47] of Robert F. Kennedy's speech to the nation concerning the Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.; it was delivered on April 4, 1968, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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American Rhetoric

American Rhetoric: Ted Kennedy: 1980 Democratic National Convention Address

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the text and audio of Senator Ted Kennedy's address to the 1980 Democratic National Convention on delivered on August 12, 1980, New York, NY.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Kennedy, Robert Francis 1925 1968

For Students 9th - 10th
Summary of the political career of Robert F. Kennedy, former Attorney General of the United States and Democratic Senator from New York.
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Other

Anthony Kennedy on Issues

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides links to quotes from Anthony Kennedy on various issues and a profile.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Kennedy's Global Challenge

For Students 5th - 8th
The Cold War was still being waged during John Kennedy's administration. Read about the challenges he faced in Europe, Latin America, and, most ominously, in Cuba.
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: Kennedy and the New Frontier

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Bartleby

Bartleby.com: bartleby.com: Presidential Inaugural Address: John F. Kennedy

For Students 9th - 10th
Follow this link to a transcript of John F. Kennedy's inaugural address given on January 20, 1961.
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Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: John F. Kennedy

For Students 9th - 10th
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about John F. Kennedy.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography of President John F. Kennedy for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
Investigate the life story of John F. Kennedy on this website. Learn about the biography of the 35th president of the United States.
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Other

The Lee Harvey Oswald Research Page

For Students 9th - 10th
This very informative site about Lee Harvey Oswald is easy to navigate. Parnell subscribes to the Lone Assassin Theory but tries to give a balanced treatment in the "articles" link, which offers reviews of books on both sides of this...
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Contemporary Nonfiction: Jfk Speech

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson focuses on John F. Kennedy's speech, "We Choose to go to the Moon," delivered at Rice University on September 12, 1962. It features links to JFK's biography and Wikipedia entry, the National Geographic: "Moon 101" video, the...
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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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...
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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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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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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Chivalry and Courtly Love

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this 9-12 lesson plan, learners will explore the Arthurian codes of chivalry and courtly love as portrayed in art, modern films, books, and poetry. They will examine the way in which these ideals have influenced our modern concepts of...
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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Lesson: Weather and Wind

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Here's an engaging activity to incorporate dance into your science lessons on weather! Learners study wind, and various weather patterns, then create their own dance to illustrate what they have learned. Provides links to more...
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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Balancing Mobiles

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this lesson plan, middle schoolers will apply mathematical, science, and engineering concepts to experiment with balancing levers. They will learn to classify types of levers to design and build a simplified mobile. Students will...
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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Lesson: Navajo Weaving

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Intergrating dance into your social studies lesson on the Navajo culture will give your students a glimpse into another way of life. They will use their knowledge of loom weaving, Native Americans, and creative dance to express these...

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