Friday, January 21, 2011

JFK Library

     The JFK Library and Museum unveiled their new digital collection last week, timed with the 50th anniversary of Kennedy's inauguration.  The museum is in Boston, but you can now access many of the primary sources from the Kennedy archives digitally from the website.  There are print and audio versions of his speeches, images and artifacts from JFK's term in office.  Downloads are available of many of the same items that are displayed in the brick and mortar museum.  They invite you to download and use these archives in your classroom.  They even ask that you share with them how you are using the items. Take a picture of your class in action and send it in.
     It's a very exciting site with virtual tours and interactive displays like the White House diary during JFK's term. This really is an amazing undertaking, to have access to so many primary sources from such an important time in our country's history.  I'm very impressed and think you will be too.  Take a look.  John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum

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