University of Maryland
Voices of Democracy: John F. Kennedy, "Address: "The President and Press" 1961
Read President John F. Kennedy's speech, "The President and the Press," which he delivered before the American Newspaper Publishers Association (ANPA) on April 27, 1961. In this speech, he attempted to explain and justify the Bay of Pigs...
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum: Death of John F. Kennedy
The John F. Kennedy Library provides a detailed, historical account of the events leading up to and following the death of the president. Included with the text are videos and pictures of the significant moments that took place during...
Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: John F. Kennedy
This is a brief biographical sketch of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States.
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.
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum
Jfk Presidential Library: John F. Kennedy Becomes 35th President
Read about the inauguration of John F. Kennedy as 35th president of the United States. In addition, find out about the issues he dealt with in his term of office.
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 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.
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.
A&E Television
History.com: American Presidents: John F. Kennedy
This easy-to-navigate site has Kennedy's biography, events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, and video clips.
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: John Fitzgerald Kennedy
John Fitzgerald Kennedy was born on May 29th 1917 at Brookline (Massachusetts). His father Joseph Kennedy was an ambitious politician, who became from son of a pubkeeper to a millionaire. He married the daughter of the mayor of Boston,...
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: The Presidency and the Cold War: John F. Kennedy
The National Portait Gallery explores the actions of presidents during the Cold War. Here find President Kennedy's decisions during the Berlin Crisis, the building of the Berlin War, and the Cuban Missile Crisis. Watch a video of...
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.
University of Groningen
American History: Presidents: John Fitzgerald Kennedy
This website contains links to JFK's Inaugural Address, States of the Union addresses, Ich bin ein Berliner Speech, addresses on the Cuban-Missile Crisis and addresses to Khrushchev.
Other
The Lee Harvey Oswald Research Page
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...
Read Works
Read Works: Climbing Space
[Free Registration/Login Required] An excerpt from a speech given by President John F. Kennedy on the United States Space Effort. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Library of Congress
Loc: Herblock's Presidents
Historically significant collection of political cartoons featuring U.S. Presidents from Library of Congress online teacher-student resources.
PBS
Pbs: John F. Kennedy Character Above All
This excellent PBS site gives an interesting essay focusing on the conflicting nature of Kennedy's character.
Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Kennedy, John Fitzgerald 1917 1963
Profile of the political career of John F. Kennedy, a Democratic Representative and a Senator from Massachusetts and 35th President of the United States.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Death of a President
Two paragraph synopsis about the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Kennedy Shot
This three-part article explores the assassination of John F. Kennedy in Dallas, Texas. Content includes a brief overview of Kennedy's legacy as president.
White House Historical Association
The White House Historical Association: The Presidents
Complete biographies and photos of all past presidents.
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: Election of 1960
Online resource that provides detailed electoral data for the presidential election of 1960 won by Democratic candidate, John F. Kennedy.
American Rhetoric
American Rhetoric: Lyndon Baines Johnson: "Let Us Continue"
This is Lyndon Baines Johnson's speech "Let Us Continue," on the occasion of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 27, 1963; it is offered in a You Tube Video, an mp3 audio, and in text. [6:11]
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.