John F. Kennedy Web Resources Focus Workshop September 29, 2007
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http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/kennedys/ PBS – American Experience	Spend some time on this site! Developed to accompany the film The Kennedys, this site has the program transcript, primary sources, and a list for further reading. The “Special Features” section offers historians’ views on Kennedy. There is also a Teacher’s Guide for lessons in history, economics, civics, and geography.
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/health/ july-dec02/jfk_11-18.html PBS	A transcription of a WILL-TV interview describing how sick Kennedy really was, with a disease called Addison's Disease. This is a chronic illness of the adrenal glands, requiring steroids for years. The youngest President of the US was probably in pain most days of his adult life.
http://www.jfklibrary.org/ John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum	This site is a great resource for teachers. You and your students can click on “Virtual Museum Tour” to find video clips and 360 degree views of the actual museum. Under “Reference Desk” you’ll find a variety of historical resources, including speeches of John, Robert, and Edward Kennedy, publications, and a picture gallery.
http://www.jfklibrary.org/Historical+Resources/ Biographies+and+Profiles/Biographies/ John+F.+Kennedy+The+35th+President+ of+the+United+States.htm	Same site as the one above, but this is a very thorough biography of Kennedy with images you can enlarge. (Students might like to look at Kennedy’s school report card!)
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/ presidents/jk35.html The White House	From the official White House website, this page gives a good background on Kennedy for students doing research.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/kids/ presidents/johnfkennedy.html	Same site as the one above, but more appropriate for elementary students – a very brief background.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/ firstladies/jk35.html The White House	The White House’s biography of Jackie Kennedy
http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/specials/ articles/0,6709,713663,00.html Time for Kids	Probably best for elementary students. You’ll find some “fun facts” about the 35^th President, students can quiz themselves on Kennedy, and there is a downloadable teacher’s guide.
http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/archives/colc.html Library of Congress	This site gives some background into the Cuban Missile Crisis, as well as links to primary documents.
http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/index.php The American Presidency Project	This site, maintained by the University of California, Santa Barbara, contains 75,795 documents related to the study of the Presidency. Click on "documents" to find messages, papers, radio addresses, and more from presidents all the way back to Washington.
http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/jfk.htm Arlington National Cemetery	The Arlington site includes background on Kennedy, the inscription on his gravesite, pictures, and stories describing the funeral.
http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/ jfkcubanmissilecrisis.html American Rhetoric	Kennedy’s Cuban Missile Crisis address to the nation. This is a great one for you and your students to listen to as you follow along with the transcription.
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/index.html Library of Congress	Search all collections for John F Kennedy, and you'll find photos and documents (including a letter from Jack Ruby to his lawyer) for you and your class to examine.
http://www.history.com/genericContent. do?id=53503 The History Channel	The History Channel's American Presidents site. Click on the picture of Kennedy to find a timeline, biography, image gallery and a very comprehensive video gallery. Great documentary clips for you and your students.