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JFK in History

The early 1960s were tumultuous times for the United States and the world. To gain an understanding of this era, these essays provide brief discussions of the significant events that occurred during President Kennedy's years in office, and are intended to give you an overview of the challenges and issues that defined his administration.

  • John F. Kennedy and African Independence

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  • Alliance for Progress (Alianza para el Progreso)

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  • Arts and Culture in the Kennedy White House

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  • The Bay of Pigs

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  • Campaign of 1960

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  • Civil Rights Movement

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  • The Cold War

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  • The Cold War in Berlin

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  • Cuban Missile Crisis

    more...
  • John F. Kennedy on the Economy and Taxes

    more...
  • John F. Kennedy and People with Intellectual Disabilities

    more...
  • John F. Kennedy and Ireland

    more...
  • Jacqueline Kennedy in the White House

    more...
  • A Brief History of JFK and Japan

    more...
  • Laos

    more...
  • November 22: Death of the President

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  • Nuclear Test Ban Treaty

    more...
  • Peace Corps

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  • Physical Fitness

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  • John F. Kennedy and the Press

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  • John F. Kennedy and PT 109

    more...
  • John F. Kennedy and Religion

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  • The Space Program

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  • John F. Kennedy and the Student Airlift

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  • Vietnam

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  • Vietnam, Diem, and the Buddhist Crisis

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  • The White House Restoration

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  • The JFK White House Tape Recordings

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        • Alliance for Progress
        • Arts and Culture in the Kennedy White House
        • Campaign of 1960
        • The Bay of Pigs
        • Civil Rights Movement
        • The Cold War
        • The Cold War in Berlin
        • Cuban Missile Crisis
        • John F. Kennedy on the Economy and Taxes
        • John F. Kennedy and People with Intellectual Disabilities
        • John F. Kennedy and Ireland
        • Jacqueline Kennedy in the White House
        • A Brief History of JFK and Japan
        • Laos
        • November 22, 1963: Death of the President
        • Nuclear Test Ban Treaty
        • Peace Corps
        • Physical Fitness
        • John F. Kennedy and the Press
        • John F. Kennedy and PT 109
        • John F. Kennedy and Religion
        • Space Program
        • John F. Kennedy and the Student Airlift
        • Vietnam
        • Vietnam, Diem, the Buddhist Crisis
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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
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