Friendship 7 takeoff from Cape Canaveral on February 20, 1962.

Americans in Space

Speeches, documents, photographs and an oral history of John Glenn, with an activity to guide your exploration of these materials.


Annotated Bibliographies for Elementary and Middle Grades

Historical Literature

Bibliographies of excellent books about American history for elementary and middle school students. Check out the guidelines for selecting high quality books.


President Kennedy meets with the leaders of the March on Washington in the Oval Office on 28 August, 1963.

Leaders in the Struggle for Civil Rights

Letters and telegrams from historymakers help tell the story of the civil rights movement during the Kennedy years.


 The President's News Conference of 23 July 1962.

The Presidential Press Office

What's it like to meet the press? See how Press Secretary Pierre Salinger helped JFK and find out what happened at actual press conferences.


JFK50

JFK50.org

Visit JFK50.org, an award-winning microsite created to celebrate the 50th anniversary of President Kennedy's administration. Explore events in JFK's presidency through the graphic novel-style History Now, learn how his legacy is being continued in the Legacy Gallery, and download customizable exhibits and primary source material.

Interactive Exhibits

President's Desk Interactive Exhibit

Learn about JFK's life and presidency in these unique exhibits

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