Feb 10
Happy birthday, 25th Amendment
The assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963 wasn’t the first time the U.S. had to deal with presidential succession. In fact, there had already been seven times that a vice president assumed the presidency due to the president’s death.
May 3
The mystery of Justice Byron White
Justice Byron R. White served on the Supreme Court for 31 years, but now, a decade after his death, he remains something of an enigma. A blunt, often irascible man, he turned out to be considerably more conservative than expected when appointed by President John F. Kennedy, and left a legacy that is in many… [Continue Reading]
Nov 3
Chris Matthews: How JFK played hardball in Pennsylvania
Despite the yearnings of Catholics and others, especially Jewish and African-American voters, Kennedy faced obstacles.
Oct 5
5 great presidential moments in baseball history
Truman displayed a unique skill by throwing out a ceremonial pitch right-handed and then left-handed. Although the quality of both pitches is unknown, it still represents a unique feat in bi-partisanship.
Aug 9
Office politics: 10 tough presidential decisions
How tough a job is it? Here are 10 storms weathered by our nation’s presidents.
