John Kennedy

<i>Mad Men's</i> January Jones Visits Congress to Enlist Help in Stopping Shark Finning

By Paul Bedard and Nikki Schwab - Washington Whispers - September 30, 2009

Unlike her TV character, Jones is politically active. more >>

A Fitting Senate Tribute to the Kennedy Brothers

By Peter Roff - Peter Roff - September 15, 2009

Dodd, Kerry would rename the Russell caucus room in honor of the three brothers. more >>

Historic Whispers: Milestones in Ted Kennedy's Career

Washington Whispers - August 26, 2009

Whispers has covered Kennedy throughout his career. more >>

LBJ Sworn in 43 Minutes After Kennedy Death

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - August 26, 2009

A historian found holes in the official version of the Kennedy assassination. more >>

Will Healthcare Reform Be Kennedy's Final Legacy?

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - August 26, 2009

Could senator's passing spur a deal? more >>

Steny Hoyer's Inspiration From John F. Kennedy

By Paul Bedard and Nikki Schwab - Washington Whispers - August 11, 2009

The Marylander says he went into public service because of JFK. more >>

Eunice Kennedy Shriver Dies

Nation & World - August 11, 2009

Shriver's founding of the Special Olympics inspired millions with disabilities to go for the gold. more >>

Historic Whispers: Kennedy Chooses Johnson as Presidential Running Mate

Washington Whispers - July 2, 2009

49 years ago in July, John F. Kennedy was gearing up for his race. more >>

Obama Commencement Speech at Notre Dame Echoed JFK's at American University

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - May 20, 2009

Can't we all just get along? more >>

Quiz: The Kennedy Family

Nation & World - May 15, 2009

Test your knowledge of the Kennedy legacy. more >>

<i>Star Trek</i> Review: Who Would Captain James T. Kirk Vote for? JFK, of Course

By James P. Pinkerton - Opinion - May 8, 2009

It happily breaks from Batman's nihilism and Star Wars's determinism, calling forth JFK's optimism. more >>

Historic Whispers: Johnson's First 100 Days

Washington Whispers - May 1, 2009

Johnson took over the presidency after President Kennedy was assassinated. more >>

The First 100 Days: Lyndon Johnson Fulfilled Kennedy's Legacy

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - March 5, 2009

Johnson wanted to assure the country that he would carryout the policies of his predecessor. more >>

The Barack Obama-JFK Connection: Popularity, Oratory, Governing Style?

By Michael Barone - Opinion - January 28, 2009

They're both firsts. What else do they have in common? more >>

Obama Inaugural Address Echoes Bush, Clinton, Carter, JFK, FDR, Lincoln

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - January 22, 2009

Ask not...where you heard that before. more >>

Historic Whispers: Inauguration Edition With Kennedy, Reagan, and Clinton

Nation & World - January 19, 2009

Relive some of the best Whispers about the presidents Obama is compared to most often more >>

Other Presidents Who Are Transfer Students

By Jennifer O'Shea and Kenneth Terrell - Education - January 16, 2009

There are six other American presidents with connection to multiple colleges. more >>

JFK, FDR, and the Secret History of How a Great Inaugural Address Is Written

By Robert Schlesinger - Opinion - January 15, 2009

Presidents can get their due credit even when we know about their collaborators. more >>

President Bush, Ted Kennedy, and Dynasty Decline

By Nick Ragone - Opinion - January 8, 2009

Anemic approval rating for president and frail health of senator put political dynasties in doubt. more >>

How History Shapes Barack Obama's Inauguration

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - December 22, 2008

As he assumes the presidency, Obama will draw inspiration from Lincoln, FDR and Kennedy. more >>

New Shocker in the JFK-Lee Harvey Oswald Story

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - October 25, 2008

Interview notes reveal Jack Ruby may have intended to slay Oswald. more >>

Obama's Biden Burden: Joe Tests Barack With Foreign Policy Comment

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - October 21, 2008

But do vice presidential gaffes really matter? Not so much. more >>

Boring Cars for John McCain and Barack Obama

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - October 19, 2008

Obama drives a Ford Escape hybrid and McCain a Cadillac CTS. more >>

Celiac Disease in Men Threatens Bone Health

By Adam Voiland - On Men - September 19, 2008

JFK may have had an undiagnosed digestive disorder that can cause osteoporosis and other problems. more >>

JFK's American University and Civil Rights Speeches Hold Lessons for Obama and McCain

By Robert Schlesinger - Opinion - June 10, 2008

McCain and Obama could learn some lessons. more >>