American Presidency Project:address of Sen. John F. Kennedy Accepting Nomination

What stories can a desk paperweight and picture frame possibly tell us about the president of the United States? Pupils are transported to the desk of President John F. Kennedy through an engaging interactive site. The guide offers...

First exploring the facts about the John F. Kennedy assassination, this impressive presentation dismantles many popular conspiracy theories about that fateful day. From Jack Ruby's motives to "the magic bullet" to Fidel Castro, the...

A look at John F. Kennedy's goal for the United States, which was to send the first man to the Moon and to bring him safely back to Earth. Informational text and lesson plan for students in grades 9-12.

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 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...

This is a brief biographical sketch of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States.

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.

The White House provides a descriptive biography of John F. Kennedy's life as president of the United States. A color photograph is included.

60-Second Presidents video [1:20] accompanied by background essay and student fact sheet on the life and presidency of John F. Kennedy.

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.