Three Presidencies: Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon

In this interactive tutorial, learn about the three U.S. presidents elected during the turbulent 1960s: John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, and Richard Nixon.  You'll learn how each of these men left an unfinished legacy as president, and you'll learn about their politics, successes, and failures, with an emphasis on domestic politics.  
Resource ID#: 150618 Type: Original Student Tutorial
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Subject(s): Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Students
Instructional Time: 40 Minute(s)
Keywords: U.S. History, American History, John F. Kennedy, JFK, LBJ, Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard Nixon, New Frontier, Great Society, War on Poverty, Watergate, Civil Rights Act of 1964, Voting Rights Act of 1965, Dr. Martin Luther King, Lee Harvey Oswald, Peace Corps, Apollo 11, presidents, United States, USA, Vietnam, interactive, tutorials, elearning, e-learning, tutorial
Instructional Component Type(s): Original Student Tutorial
Resource Collection: Original Student Tutorials Social Studies - U.S. History - Grades 9-12

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