Senator John F. Kennedy weds Jacqueline Lee Bouvier in Newport, RI

Senator John F. Kennedy weds Jacqueline Lee Bouvier in Newport, RI

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Journalism

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video covers the wedding of U.S. Senator John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Lee Bouvier in Newport, Rhode Island. It highlights notable guests such as Speaker of the House Joe Martin and former Ambassador Joseph P. Kennedy. The ceremony and reception are described, including the couple's first pose as husband and wife and the reception at the bride's mother's home. The video emphasizes the significance of the event as one of the most brilliant weddings in recent years.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the wedding of John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Bouvier take place?

Newport, Rhode Island

Boston, Massachusetts

Washington, D.C.

New York City, New York

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was among the notable attendees at the wedding?

The President of the United States

The Speaker of the House, Joe Martin

The Mayor of New York City

The Prime Minister of the UK

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event occurred after the wedding ceremony?

The young senator posed with his wife for the first time

The couple went on their honeymoon

The couple visited the White House

A press conference was held

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was the reception held after the wedding?

At a hotel in Newport

At the Kennedy family home

At the bride's mother's home

At the White House

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Bouvier first meet?

At a family gathering

Through mutual friends

At a political rally

While she was a Washington inquiring photographer