Profile in Courage Essay Contest for high school students
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The Profile in Courage Essay Contest for high school students is a national writing competition that invites U.S. high schoolers to analyze and honor acts of political courage by elected officials, inspired by John F. Kennedy’s legacy.
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essay contest
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high school student competition ⓘ national writing competition ⓘ |
| activity | writing essays ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs | John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
John F. Kennedy Library Foundation
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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| country |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| educationLevel | secondary education ⓘ |
| eligibleParticipants | U.S. high school students ⓘ |
| encourages |
critical thinking about public service
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research on historical and contemporary political leaders ⓘ |
| evaluationCriteria |
demonstrated understanding of political courage
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quality of writing ⓘ use of primary and secondary sources ⓘ |
| field |
civics education
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history education ⓘ writing and composition ⓘ |
| focus | acts of political courage by elected officials ⓘ |
| frequency | annual ⓘ |
| genre | analytical essay ⓘ |
| hasAward |
recognition by the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation
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scholarship money ⓘ |
| inspiredBy |
John F. Kennedy
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the book "Profiles in Courage" NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| location |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| namedAfter | "Profiles in Courage" by John F. Kennedy NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| organizer | John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| promotes |
awareness of ethical leadership in politics
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student engagement with American political history ⓘ |
| purpose |
to encourage students to study political courage
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to honor elected officials who have demonstrated political courage ⓘ to promote civic engagement among young people ⓘ |
| requires | original student essay ⓘ |
| scope | national ⓘ |
| sponsor | John F. Kennedy Library Foundation NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| subjectRequirement |
a specific act of political courage
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an elected official in the United States ⓘ |
| targetAudience | high school students ⓘ |
| theme | political courage ⓘ |
| topicRestriction |
elected officials who have served in public office
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examples of courage that involved risk to career or popularity ⓘ |
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Profile in Courage Essay Contest for high school students
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