From the online encyclopedia Wikipedia, this biographical account of JFK includes his military service during WWII, the significant events of his political career and presidency including Cabinet and Supreme Court appointments, and...

Describes the events of the Cold War during the presidencies of John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson.

This site discusses the United States' struggle to halt the spread of Communism at the height of the Cold War.

Ibiblio.org provides a brief background of the crisis and links to letters (originals and translations) exchanged between JFK and Khrushchev.

Describes the events that led up to the Cuban Missile Crisis and the steps John F. Kennedy took to avert a nuclear war.