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Reading for Students: "A President's Day" 

This illustrated article shows John F. Kennedy fulfilling several key roles and responsibilities of the presidency in the course of a day's work at the White House.

Lesson Plan for "A President's Day"  

A lesson plan for upper elementary and middle grades provides suggestions for classroom activities related to the article.  

Handouts for use in the lesson:

President Kennedy's schedule for September 25, 1962

The President's Job According to the Constitution
 
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presidency,presidential roles and responsibilities,job of president,Commander-in-Chief,Party Leader,Head of the Executive Branch,Head of State,moral leadership,Chief Executive,This illustrated article for students in upper elementary and middle grades shows John F. Kennedy fulfilling several roles and responsibilities of the presidency in the course of a day's work at the White House. Includes a lesson plan and handouts.,