John F. Kennedy

A History of the Mayflower Hotel in 5 Scandals

Once again, the Mayflower Hotel is at the center of a political scandal.

The Artifacts That Speak to President Kennedy's Private Side

The special exhibit at the Kennedy Library marks the centennial of JFK's birth

See the 20 Times John F. Kennedy Appeared on the Cover of LIFE Magazine

For a decade prior to his death — and nearly as many years after he was assassinated — LIFE magazine traced the impact of a young president

John F. Kennedy's America Answered a Call to Leadership No Longer Given Voice

These are words hard to imagine writing, or reading: John F. Kennedy was born a century ago. One hundred years is a meaningful milestone, a distance at which even youth seems somehow antique. The concept...

Preview a Photographic Record of John F. Kennedy's Life and Career

See a preview of the dozens of images that are on display as part of the Smithsonian's celebration of the 100th anniversary of JFK's birth

Get a First Look at Rare Richard Avedon Portraits of Jackie and John F. Kennedy

The Smithsonian is putting the photographs on display to commemorate the centennial of the 35th U.S. President's birth

Auction of Rare Diary Highlights What John F. Kennedy Really Thought About Hitler

Writing in 1945, the future President predicted that Hitler would be "one of the most significant figures who ever lived"

Kellyanne Conway's Couch Moment Isn't the First in the Oval Office

A photo of Kellyanne Conway sitting on a couch in the Oval Office drew criticism, but there's a long history of casual moments in the White House

9 Executive Orders That Changed American History

Throughout the 20th Century, the President's power to issue Executive Orders has shaped the U.S.

Someone Paid $4.8 Million for Marilyn Monroe’s Most Iconic Gown

Can you guess which one?

Marilyn Monroe's 'Happy Birthday' Dress Sells for Record $4.8 Million

The dress was worn by Monroe in 1962 when she serenaded JFK

Why the Timing Is Perfect for This Year's First Presidential Debate

September 26 is a big day in the history of presidential debates

See the Top 10 Political Debate Flubs

The Moment Presidential-Candidate Health Reports Became a Priority

The demand to know more about candidates' health jumped in the 1990s, after two high-profile politicians suffered health crises

See Vintage News Footage of the Cuban Missile Crisis

The face-off came to an end on Oct. 28, 1962

Tehran's Triumph of the Nil

President Obama made about as sound a case as could be made on Wednesday for Congressional approval of the nuclear deal with Iran. It was a nice stroke to borrow both the venue and the...