Why Do We Admire a President Who Did So Little?

This informational text resource is intended to support reading in the Social Studies content area. It is most appropriate for 11th-12th grade students enrolled in a U.S. History class.

The author uses the 50th anniversary of JFK's inauguration to reflect on the undiminished popularity of this (to many historians) overrated president, leading to his general reflection on presidential reputations.

Resource ID#: 45133 Type: Text Resource

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Direct Link: http://www.salon.com/2011/01/20/jfk_dallek_anniversary/

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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Social Studies

Grade Level(s): 11, 12

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Internet Connection

Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes

Keywords: text complexity, John F. Kennedy, JFK, Ronald Reagan, informational text, president

Instructional Component Type(s): Text Resource

Resource Collection: Social Studies Reading Resources

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