Articles related to "President Kennedy"

While vocal in his support of the South Vietnamese in their war against the North, did JFK have plans to withdraw all US advisors from the country by 1965?

After Ruby shot Oswald, many Americans came to believe there was a conspiracy behind the Kennedy assassination despite the conclusion of the Warren Commission in 1964.

National Geographic Channel premieres The Lost JFK Tapes: The Assassination,which uses previously hidden footage of the day President Kennedy was shot and killed.

Dogs have been cared about or owned by Presidents of the United States since 1850 and continues in the 21st century.

With the death July 6 of former Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara at 93, it seems appropriate to revisit the film that revealed lessons learned and lost in Vietnam.

Journey to the Moon is compilation of six documentaries focused on the United State's efforts to go to the moon.

On July 20th, 1969 Neil Armstrong was the first person to set foot anywhere other than Earth when he walked out of NASA's Apollo 11 and down onto the surface of the moon.

This is the most inclusive collection of tapes compiling the timeline of events of November 1963.

The Sixth Floor Museum is the home of the alleged site of Lee Harvey Oswald's shooting of President John F. Kennedy. It is located on Historic Dealey Plaza in Dallas.

Theodore White's December 1963 essay, based on an interview with Jacqueline Kennedy, established the analogy of King Arthur and Camelot with John Kennedy's presidency.

A brief snapshot biography of the life and work of African-American author Maya Angelou.

This well-known breed has attracted the attention of monarchs, politicians and generals with its out-sized personality.

Now that he has handed over the reins of power to his brother, Raul, this article looks back on Fidel Castro's defeat of the CIA-orchestrated Bay of Pigs invasion.

Lyndon Johnson increased American involvement in Vietnam to prevent North Vietnam defeating the south. The Tet Offensive defeated the Viet Cong yet the South was defeated

'Conspiracy theory', 'conspiracy theories' or 'conspiracy theories about' are probably second only to sex as the most common search words on the Internet. Why is that?

Edward (Ted) Kennedy has had a front row seat to many of the pivotal incidences of the past 70 years, and he speaks freely about his life and times.

Known as "Air Force One," "The Flying White House," and "The Flying Oval Office," this plane is recognizable worldwide, and has had a front row seat in history.

Dwight Eisenhower and the CIA planned a Cuban invasion by exiles in 1960. President John Kennedy set Brigade 2506 with air support on the path to the Bahía de Cochinos!

Begun by the CIA, OPLAN 34A called for covert action against Communist North Vietnam including aerial bombing in Laos and DeSoto destroyer missions in the Tonkin Gulf.

Caroline Kennedy hosts the 32nd Annual Kennedy Center Honors. This year the honorees are Mel Brooks, Dave Brubeck, Grace Bumbry, Robert De Niro and Bruce Springsteen.

President John F. Kennedy advises the public of the missiles on Cuba and decides to impose a blockade.

President John F. Kennedy's choice of quarantine instead of blockade is clarified by Roosevelt's Quarantine Speech of 1937.

Jefferson Davis' first wife dies shortly after their marriage. Some years later, he marries teenaged Varina Howell.

The Civil Rights Movement encompassed various important events and leaders and restructured and redefined American society.

The Cuban revolutionary and President Fidel Castro played a significant role within the context of the Cold War between the Soviet Union and the United States.

Jackson Lake Lodge in Grand Teton National Park,Jackson Hole, Wyoming has recently been listed on the National Historic Register. Here's more info on this premier resort.

Idaho is about a lot more than their potatoes. Check out some of the women who helped shape this frontier.

This documentary follows the music and events of the Civil Rights Movement with historic footage, interviews, and the songs themselves.

John McCain continues to sink to new lows in his campaign by attacking Obama's popularity and continuing to claim that offshore drilling will affect gas prices.

Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley were separated by a generation yet they led similar lives and had similar deaths.

An overview of the role of poets during the presidential inauguration process and a look at memorable poetry readings from past inaugurations.

GM created a customized limo that is flashy enough for a parade, impressive enough for a world leader, and secure enough for the 21st century.

During the Cuban Missile Crisis, unrest at a Naval base is quieted by the publication of one sailor's farewell letter to his wife.

United States President John F. Kennedy is assured by Cuban diplomats that there are no missiles on Cuba. U-2 flight photographs prove this to be in error.

Turner Classic Movies is spotlighting the thriller genre every Friday in October, 2009. This is the first in their genre specials.

African Americans show an unwavering loyalty towards the Democratic Party. This loyalty coupled with an increase in Black turnout could deliver Democrats the Presidency.

Often overshadowed by her Abstract Expressionist husband Willem, Elaine de Kooning had her own distinct talent and undeniable flair for living.

With the 2008 election season in mind, the Currier Museum of Art is hosting a major exhibit on Andy Warhol's politically-related work.

A long time animal lover, Joseph Frank Baraba has turned his passion for animals into a money making and charitable hobby.

Across the Potomac, in sight of the Great Emancipator's Memorial, abeam the Pentagon is America's Arlington National Cemetery where JFK, Bobby & Teddy Kennedy will lie.

Buck Island near St. Croix US Virgin Islands offers excellent snorkeling and scuba diving on a protected coral reef in one of the few underwater national monuments.

Free speech is the essence of a democratic society. Must freedom be censored? Who defines it? How do these limitations guide consciousness?

Doris O'Donnell could be considered one of the unsung heroines of pioneering female journalists. A dedicated reporter, she broke barriers for female journalists.

Located along Lake Superior, Duluth is a tranquil getaway and a favorite tourist destination.

Marilyn Munroe sang Happy Birthday to the President of the United States, John F. Kennedy on his 45th birthday at Madison Square Garden, May 19, 1962. Listen to the song.

Learn when Barack Obama is swearing & the order of events on Inauguration Day, January 20, 2009. Inaugural schedule includes address, luncheon, parade, balls.

Public officials such as Presidents Kennedy and Reagan have evoked this metaphor, but what is its deeper meaning? Here's a look into its deeper history and significance.

For new grads facing a recession-wracked job market, volunteering abroad is more attractive than ever. But it's not for everyone. Before you sign up, do a reality check.

Recording interviews with grandparents, parents, and other family members preserves their stories in their own words. Use these tips to plan your interview.

U.S. Presidents usually address the House and Senate during the State of the Union. Otherwise, joint sessions of Congress hear speeches about extraordinary policies.