In addition to the Sixth Floor Museum's permanent exhibit, which tells the story of President Kennedy’s assassination and its impact, they have 2 special temporary exhibits. Our PEACH homeshoolers headed to the museum to tour the museum with special emphasis on the two special exhibits.
The first special exhibit is: A Time For Greatness: The 1960 Kennedy Campaign. It’s a special election year exhibit about one of the closest elections in U.S. history, Kennedy’s victory over Richard Nixon in 1960. It's an in-depth look at what is often considered to be the first modern day presidential campaign—noted for being the first election to feature a televised debate, the first to include all 50 states and the first to elect a president born in the 20th century.
There is also a look at campaigning wives and how potential first ladies impacted their husbands run for president. The museum offers educators guides for the classroom. It was a great addition to our election curriculum as we move closer to the November election. You can tell the girls enjoyed their visit, it won't be long until they are old enough to vote!
Furthermore, you shall select out of all the people able men who fear God, men of truth, those who hate dishonest gain; and you shall place these over them as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and of tens. Exodus 18:21
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