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John F. Kennedy - Oral Presentation

John F. Kennedy, President of the United States, was shot in 1963 in Dallas Texas. He has become an icon in contemporary American history. Why is this? Is the idea of the great Kennedy a result of media coverage and the Americans' love of heroes and great sacrifice.
President John F. Kennedy Signing Blockade Order. Photo.
President John F. Kennedy Signing Blockade Order. Image: Bettmann / CC BY-NC-SA 4.0

Can you complete this quote? "Ask not what.... "
Who said it? When? What does it say about John F. Kennedy?

Now make a presentation of John F. Kennedy where you share your opinion of him and the times he lived in. The presentation should be between 3 - 5 minutes.

Tips

  1. Use a search engine to find information about the Kennedys, the assassination and his charisma. Use reliable sites only, and state your sources. CNN: The Assassination of John F Kennedy.

  2. Also look at this animation on how to make an oral presentation.

    Oral Presentation. Video: Amendor AS / CC BY-SA 4.0