C-SPAN
On This Day: President John F. Kennedy - Life, Death, Legacy
John F. Kennedy and the American Camelot dazzled the United States. His legacy is more complicated, however, and it includes the failed Bay of Pigs invasion. Pupils view history as it unfolded with news reels on the Bay of Pigs, Cuban...
PBS
Cuban Exodus
A video spotlights former child refugees and their experience of leaving their home country, Cuba, to live in Florida for a safer life. While Fidel Castro reigned, many Cubans families and small children made the decision to leave,...
Curated Video
President Kennedy 1961 Inaugural Address
The strong, direct words of President John F. Kennedy's inaugural address provided a philosophical turning point to 20th century American democracy. For 13 poignant minutes, the 35th president cautioned his fellow citizens...
Curated OER
1969 Apollo 11 Moon Landing
Provide a little background information and introduce learners to one of the biggest moments in US history: the Apollo 11 moon landing. This news report describes the event, the time, and life in space. This is a report celebrating the...
Curated OER
The Civil Rights Act of 1964
Let's stand united! Back in 1964 the United States changed forever. Laws were enacted that called for equal rights among everyone. Listen to the changes the laws caused in the years that followed.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: The Cuban Missile Crisis, 40 Years Later
National Public Radio reviews the events leading up to the Cuban Missile Crisis, "The world's closest brush with nuclear war." Hear Kennedy's speech to the nation, see pictures of Kruschev and Castro, and learn about the Havana...
US National Archives
Internet Archive: 1960 Presidential Campaign Election Commercials
This fascinating presentation by Internet Archive gives ten commercials, six for John F. Kennedy and four for Richard M. Nixon. They are interesting viewing, especially in relation to the ads that are aired in campaigns today.
US National Archives
Internet Archive: John F. Kennedy: Years of Lightning/day of Drums
Original film [1:26:18] published in 1964 dramatizes Kennedy's 1000 days as president from his inauguration to his death in 1963 emphasizing America's hopes for his term.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Cuban Missile Crisis
For two weeks in October 1962, Americans held their breath as the Cold War escalated towards a nuclear war. Sal Khan narrates this video that explains what led to the Cuban Missile Crisis, how Kennedy responded, and the result of this...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Bay of Pigs Invasion
Sal Khan narrates this video of a lesson on the Bay of Pigs Invasion. He discusses the causes and effects of this failed endeavor during the Kennedy invasion using pictures and maps to illustrate his commentary. [13:42]
Other
Upi: Kennedy Wins 1960 Election
The news service, UPI, began offering audio review of the important events of the year, beginning in 1959. One of the most newsworthy event in 1960 was the election of 1960 which John F. Kennedy won. Listen to the reporter's, Kennedy's,...
PBS
Pbs: The Presidents: John F. Kennedy
PBS compiles an extensive collection of resources and documents on President John F. Kennedy and the major events of his administration. This excellent biographical site provides links to a variety of primary sources, including Kennedy's...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Talbott on Arms Control and the Cold War
Former Deputy Secretary of State Strobe Talbott discusses how the United States and the Soviet Union dealt with nuclear warfare and the outcome of The Cold War. [8:22]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: 60 Second Presidents: John F. Kennedy
60-Second Presidents video [1:20] accompanied by background essay and student fact sheet on the life and presidency of John F. Kennedy.
Have Fun With History
Have Fun With History: John F. Kennedy Inauguration
President John F. Kennedy is sworn in on January 23, 1961 along with Vice President Johnson. Included is Kennedy's inaugural address, parade and celebrations.
Have Fun With History
Have Fun With History: John F. Kennedy Speech
This is an exerpt of a rare color documentary of President John F. Kennedy giving a speech after reviewing the naval forces. It includes rare color footage of Kennedy boarding both Marine One and Airforce One.
Have Fun With History
Have Fun With History: John F. Kennedy Tours Space Program
J.F.K. tours a number of facilities around the U.S. connected with the development of the space program. Highlights include a visit with Werner Von Braun, and tours of Cape Canaveral & Houston as well as views of the Mercury and...
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum: Peace Corps
This resource gives a detailed description of the Peace Corps including how it was created, its purpose, and its development and transformation through the years. Includes images and sound bytes.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: The Kennedys
A companion site to the PBS documentary on America's most famous political family, the Kennedys.
A&E Television
Biography: John F. Kennedy
Biographical material on the life of John F. Kennedy includes video [5:13], accompanying text and photos.
Other
Reading Through History: History Brief: The Cuban Missile Crisis Explained
This video gives a brief description of the Cuban Missile Crisis. [3:58]
A&E Television
History.com: Apollo 11: Jfk's Secret Space Tapes
Author Charles Fishman talks about secret recordings between JFK and NASA administrators. [1:01]
American Public Media
American Radio Works: The President Calling
This site from American RadioWorks explains how John F. Kennedy was the first president to make the secret recording of phone calls and meetings a regular tool of his presidency. An audio file of one of these conversations with...