JFK - His Life and Presidency (1)

Sources: Encarta

Internet - JFK Resources Online

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  1. From: Encarta

Click on: Find, then type: Kennedy

Choose: Kennedy, John Fitzgerald

  1. Listen to the clip from Kennedy’s Inaugural Address. Why do you think that this has become famous?

 

 

  1. Look at the pictures and read the captions under the pictures. Take notes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Begin reading the text. What is Why England Slept?

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    What is mentioned about Kennedy’s military service in World War II?


  2. What was the New Frontier? Why do you think this name was chosen? How does
    the Peace Corps fit in with the New Frontier?

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  3. What was the Cuban Missile Crisis?

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  4. What were some of the successes and setbacks in Kennedy’s domestic affairs?

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  5. Where and when was Kennedy killed? What were the conclusions of the Warren
    commission?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. From the Internet: JFK Resources Online

  1. Read any one of Kennedy’s speeches and take notes. What in this speech

seems special?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Read EITHER one of the reports OR one of the articles of interest and take notes.

What important information is presented in this source?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Choose one of the JFK Sites at the end of this page. Read what interests you and
take notes.