Which item is an example of a primary source?
A. An academic paper analyzing John F. Kennedy's presidency
B. A newspaper article reflecting on the anniversary of the end of the Cold War
C. A transcript of a presidential speech
D. A textbook about American foreign policy
An example of a primary source is a transcript of a
presidential speech. In order to identify a primary source, you should know
that the information collected should be from a direct source such as legal
documents, direct accounts or interviews.