President John F. Kennedy had barely served a thousand days in office when he was assassinated in Dallas, Texas, 50 years ago. Read Project Syndicate’s experts on how JFK’s evolving legacy continues to influence American life, politics, and foreign policy.
The JFK Legacy
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JFK’s Women Problem
JFK’s Women Problem
Nov 18, 2013 Naomi Wolf explains why JFK's reputation among American women has declined.
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The Kennedy Temptation
The Kennedy Temptation
Nov 7, 2013 Ian Buruma on the dark side of American idealism.
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JFK Reconsidered
JFK Reconsidered
Oct 31, 2013 Joseph S. Nye, Jr. looks at the real John F. Kennedy.
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Profiles in Peacemaking
Profiles in Peacemaking
Jun 27, 2013 Jeffrey D. Sachs on the lessons Barack Obama can learn from John F. Kennedy.
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Risking It All
Risking It All
Mar 7, 2013 Martin Rees on how and why nuclear deterrence worked.
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The Cuban Missile Crisis at 50
The Cuban Missile Crisis at 50
Oct 8, 2012 Joseph S. Nye, Jr. on how close the world was to nuclear war in 1962.
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