Topic: John F. Kennedy

Six Picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff

Vince Guaraldi in his essence, 'Life on Mars' TV series now on DVD, creativity at its best in '500 Tables, and more.

Walter Cronkite: From Depression-era newspapering to blogging

"The most trusted man in America" defined reporting for generations of print and broadcast journalists.

Opinion: Ricci and the future of race in America

We're witnessing the beginning of the end of affirmative action.

Impeached

A second look at the tangled tale of America’s first impeachment trial.

Practicing Catholic

Journalist and former priest James Carroll uses his own life as a lens through which to explore contemporary American Catholicism.

Obama lays out steps for a nuclear free world

In Prague speech Sunday, the US president talked about Iran, North Korea, Russia, and how to stop the spread of nuclear weapons.

How Lincoln Learned to Read

Daniel Wolff examines the lives of 12 Americans and the educations that made them.

Long-remembered heroism

A visitor finds unexpected solace in Normandy.

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For kids: Three letter-challenge

A quiz where you see how many words you can find that have the letters "ght" in them.

Obama tops Jesus in new poll. Reagan 4th, God 11th.

To help combat recession, US Mint releases four new pennies

Will the stimulus bill boost public confidence?

Americans need a lift. A big spending package may provide at least a little one, pollsters say.

Praise Song for the Day

Inauguration Day poet delivers verse in a tradition of hope.

Opinion: Obama can instill civic responsibility – through a mandatory Youth Corps

The times call for a regeneration, not just a feel-good tweak.

Who botched the Oath of Office – Obama or Justice Roberts?

Presidents and sports: How does Obama stack up?

The president-elect, an avid basketball player, has a good jump shot. Bill Clinton was creative with his scoring on the golf course. Richard Nixon liked bowling, while Herbert Hoover was a fanatical trout fisherman.

Obama's speech: An inaugural past not hard to surpass

Many inaugural addresses have droned on, dwelling on Roman history or forgotten legislative quarrels.

Opinion: School change we can believe in

KIPP charter schools could be a great model for public schools.

Obama chooses his poet

Election '08 is causing a 'brain drain' on Capitol Hill

But many exiting lawmakers also bring years of experience to the Obama administration.

An Obama dog: for the kids ... and the country

Presidential dogs have served as distractions for the press, image enhancers, and even tools of foreign policy.

Opinion: A historic victory. A changed nation. Now, can Obama deliver?

He faces rough conditions, but the tone he's set gives him a good foundation.

Obama’s new political era

Democratic control of Washington brings unity but also new demands.

Obama victory signals new push for unity

Americans elect their first black president and deal a blow to an era of Republican ascendancy.