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Stanford University

Sheg: Document Based History: Reading Like a Historian: Civil Rights Act of 1964

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] JFK was known for being supportive of the Civil Rights Movement. In this lesson, students will review two speeches and evaluate the devotion the President had to civil rights.
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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum: The Struggle for Civil Rights

For Students 9th - 10th
Although his presidency was cut short, JFK had an immense impact on the Civil Rights Movement. Use this interactive timeline to delve into the equality issues plaguing out nation and how Kennedy addressed these concerns. By clicking on...
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National Geographic

National Geographic: The Impact of the Jfk Assassination on American Politics

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students investigate the impact John F. Kennedy's assassination has had on American politics since that event. After his death, Lyndon B. Johnson pushed through the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act, both of which had...
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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum

Jfk Library: Jfk in History

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a look at this extensive collection from John Kennedy's presidency. Among many events, discover history of Bay of Pigs, Civil Rights Movement, and the U.S. Physical Fitness Program.
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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum

Jfk Presidential Library: Integrating Ole Miss: A Civil Rights Milestone

For Students 9th - 10th
This site lets visitors learn about the integration of the University of Mississippi firsthand through the actual letters, recorded telephone conversations, and images of those who made history.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Period 8: 1945 1980

For Students 9th - 10th
This Khan Academy resource provides a table of contents with notes for several sections of AP US History: Period 8: 1945-1980.