John Kerry

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/john-kerry

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was John Kerry born?December 11, 1943
2. What is the alma mater?Yale University
3. What is the military decorations?Three Purple Hearts, Silver Star Medal, Bronze Star Medal
4. What did John Kerry do in the Vietnam War?John Kerry served as a lieutenant in the U.S. Naval Reserve and commanded a Swift Boat. He was wounded three times and earned three Purple Heart medals, a Silver Star, and a Bronze Star.
5. Why did John Kerry become a critic of the Vietnam War?After his combat experience and injuries, Kerry spoke out against the war. He testified before the Senate and joined Vietnam Veterans Against the War.

Swift Boat: A class of small, fast military vessels used extensively in riverine and coastal operations during the Vietnam War.
Purple Heart: A U.S. military decoration awarded to those wounded or killed while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.
JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action): An international agreement on Iran's nuclear program reached in 2015, aimed at preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
Climate Diplomacy: The practice of international relations focused on addressing climate change through negotiation and cooperation.