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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: John F. Kennedy

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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History of American Wars

History of American Wars: Cold War History: Kennedy and Johnson 1961 1969

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the events of the Cold War during the presidencies of John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson.
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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum

Jfk Presidential Library and Museum: The Cold War

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses the United States' struggle to halt the spread of Communism at the height of the Cold War.
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Cuban Missile Crisis

For Students 9th - 10th
Ibiblio.org provides a brief background of the crisis and links to letters (originals and translations) exchanged between JFK and Khrushchev.
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The History Cat

The History Cat: The Cuban Missile Crisis

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the events that led up to the Cuban Missile Crisis and the steps John F. Kennedy took to avert a nuclear war.