“The presidency of John F. Kennedy (1917-1963) marked a pivotal period in American history. Kennedy rose to political prominence following World War II as Americans were enjoying the first fruits of a consumer culture. Manufacturing muscle, fueled by the war, was turned to making cars… Read More
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Campaigning for the Presidency, 1960-1972: Selections from the Museum of Democracy at New-York Historical Society, through November 27, 2016
“Voting: a citizen’s responsibility, a right that previous generations fought to claim, a pointless exercise, or the only way to effect change? Regardless of one’s viewpoint, every four years Americans go to the polls to choose their next leader and, by extension, a vision for… Read More
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