American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: Excerpts From Speech by Senator John F. Kennedy
Featured are excerpts from the speech by Senator John F. Kennedy, Valley Forge Country Club, Valley Forge, PA given on October 29, 1960 during his campaign for the Presidency.
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum: Soviet Arms Buildup in Cuba
An audio recording of a speech given to Americans by John F. Kennedy on October 22, 1962 where he talks about the buildup of Soviet military power in Cuba. A transcript is also provided. [17:37]
CommonLit
Common Lit:"rfk's Speech Following the Death of Mlk" by Senator Robert F. Kennedy
CommonLit.org is a wonderful resource to use in a Language Arts classroom. Each text is accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. In addition, students can click on words to see the...
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.
A&E Television
History.com: 10 Things You May Not Know About John F. Kennedy
Discover 10 surprising facts about John F. Kennedy, America's 35th president.
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: Campaign and Election of 1960
A comprehensive look at John F. Kennedy and the campaign and election of 1960.
Other
Potus: John F. Kennedy
Comprehensive facts about John F. Kennedy and his presidency. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.
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,...
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.
The White House
The White House: Presidents: John F. Kennedy
The White House provides a descriptive biography of John F. Kennedy's life as president of the United States. A color photograph is included.
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 Groningen
American History: Outlines: Kennedy Acts on Domestic Front
Outlines the domestic policies of President John F. Kennedy, touching on the economy, unemployment, social security, and racial discrimination.
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.
History of American Wars
History of American Wars: Cold War History: Kennedy and Johnson 1961 1969
Describes the events of the Cold War during the presidencies of John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: John Fitzgerald Kennedy
A thorough resource from the AmericanPresident.org on the personal and political life of JFK. This particular page discusses Kennedy's background and political involvement preceding the presidency. But click "more" at the bottom of the...
The White House
The White House: John F. Kennedy
Official biographical information about John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States.
Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University
De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: John F. Kennedy's Remarks, Berlin [Pdf]
"John F. Kennedy: Remarks in the Rudolph Wilde Platz, Berlin" is a one page persuasive speech delivered by JFK on June 26, 1963. In it he commended West Germany in its efforts to have a democratic government and berated the Communists...
Other
John F. Kennedy National Security: u.s.s.r. (Pdf) [Pdf]
This article summarizes U.S.-Soviet relations during the Kennedy administration, including the Russian Missile Crisis and the Vienna Summit.
White House Historical Association
White House Historical Association: Lbj Ascends to the Presidency
Information about Lyndon B. Johnson becoming President of the United States after the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Text Sets: The Cold War
This is a collection of 16 Grade-Leveled texts (6-12) on the topic The Cold War. After America and the Soviet Union fought as allies in World War II, a new "cold" war emerged between the two superpowers characterized not by direct...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Kennedy Assassination
Read a brief description of the assassination of President John Kennedy and examine the many questions that remain about that death.
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Arts Edge: What a Character!
For this lesson, learners analyze how a character's personality traits, actions, and motives influence the plot of a story. Students also learn how storytellers use their face, body, and voice, as well as the five senses, to enhance the...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: American Presidency: Kennedy Funeral
Documents and artifacts related to the funeral of John F. Kennedy.