The White House
The White House: First Ladies: Jacqueline Kennedy
This site from The White House provides a biography of Jacqueline Kennedy (1929-1994 CE), the former first lady. Learn about her life in the White House and beyond.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Kennedy and the Cold War
Read about President John F. Kennedy, the Cold War, and the Cuba Missile Crisis.
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Benny Goodman
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.
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: Leonard Bernstein
This site from The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts provides an excellent overview on the life and musical accomplishments of composer Leonard Bernstein is found at this site.
Vassar College
Vassar: Wars for Viet Nam: Mc Namara Report to Kennedy
Text of memo recommending significant involvement by U.S. forces in Vietnam by one of the principal architects of the war, Robert S. McNamara.
NASA
Kennedy Space Center: Nasa Space Shuttle Launch Archive
This site allows easy access to a number of NASA websites with information on space shuttle launches. A chronological listing of all past missions with a link to mission summary sites is the main feature of this site.
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum: Space Program
In 1957 the Soviet Union launched the satellite Sputnik and had an astronaut orbit the moon a few years later. The U.S. was shocked and vowed to not be left behind. Examine how JFK rallied the country and Congress to get behind the race...
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: John Fitzgerald Kennedy: A Life in Brief
A very brief biography of John F. Kennedy highlighting his early life, service in World War II, and his life in politics.
The History Place
The History Place: John F. Kennedy Photo History
This site from The History Place provides a spectacular selection of pictures from his early years through his presidency with written descriptions accompanying each photo.
History Teacher
Historyteacher.net: Quiz #2 Kennedy's New Frontier
This 12-question quiz is immediately scored and includes a variety of questions covering the Kennedy administration.
Digital History
Digital History: Kennedy Finally Acts
For a president, civil rights proved to be a controversial and sensitive issue. During his time in office, President Kennedy had a mixed record on civil rights. He called for stronger civil rights laws yet moved slowly for fear of...
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Robert F. Kennedy
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Robert F. Kennedy.
Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Kennedy, Edward Moore (Ted) 1932 2009
Profile of the political career of Ted Kennedy, Democratic Senator from Massachusetts.
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Sidney Poitier
This is a biography of Sidney Poitier. It emphasizes Poitier's strength of character, both in the roles he has played and in his personal life.