COVER
Warrior For Peace ( The Making Of America)
His presidency included some of the tensest moments of the cold war, but he was convinced that our true power came from democratic ideals, not military might
J.F.K.: A Slow Road To Civil Rights ( The Making Of America)
As President, Kennedy initially moved cautiously on segregation. But by the spring of 1963, he knew that more was needed
Photo Essays
JFK's Presidential Campaign
Rare and unseen photographs from the LIFE Magazine Archive
JFK's Early Years
The American scion from birth to wedding day
Multimedia
JFK Style
The 35th President defined effortless American elegance
J.F.K.: Faith: The Catholic Conundrum (The Making Of America / J.F.K.)
Kennedy's 1960 campaign was a master class in how a candidate of any faith should address questions about religious belief
J.F.K.: The Power of One: Called to Action, Inspired to Give Back (The Making Of America / J.F.K.)
The Profile in Courage Award carries on my father's legacy of public service
J.F.K.: The Cool Factor (The Making Of America / J.F.K.)
Off duty and on, J.F.K. defined effortless American elegance
J.F.K.: The Swingingest President Ever ( The Making Of America)
Kennedy kept his terrific game and love of the fairway hidden from the public
The Assassination: Was It a Conspiracy? ( The Making Of America)
More than 40 years after the event, the great majority of Americans believe the murder of President Kennedy was not the work of a lone gunman but the outcome of a wider plot. Here are two ways of looking at it
Commentary: The Politics of Race (Commentary)
Old stereotypes and assumptions about intellect and competence still haunt Hispanic and black politicians in Washington
WORLD
How to Deal With Hamas (The Well / World)
The world has tried--and failed--to weaken Palestinian radicals by isolating them. It's time for a change of course
BRIEFING
People: Jul. 2, 2007 (People)
THE SCORE
Milestones Jul. 2, 2007
A Secretary Testifies (Washington Memo)
Somalia's al-Qaeda Link (World Spotlight)
Verbatim: Jul. 2, 2007 (Notebook)
Courage Under Fire (The Moment)
We need heroes because there is still no such thing as routine danger
Dashboard: Jul. 2, 2007 (Dashboard)
Numbers: Jul. 2, 2007 (Numbers)
NATION
The Perseverance of Michael Chertoff (The Well / Profile)
Michael Chertoff survived Katrina and calls for his resignation. How the head of Homeland Security always manages to stay one step ahead of controversy
ESSAY
Demoting the Dog
After the baby came along, our pet lost his dominion over my heart and lap. A "Take Your Dog to Work Day" confessional
Credit for Bad Behavior (Commentary)
If buying offsets can excuse excessive carbon use, why not other irresponsible acts?
BUSINESS
The iPhone Dials Up the Competition (The Well / Business)
As Apple's new gadget debuts, some start-ups are looking to reinvent mobile-phone service
The Rising Costs of Food (Life: Environment - Behavior - Technology - Fashion - Fit Nation / The Contrarian)
Why it's good that food prices are finally rising after years of bargain groceries
Hacking Toward Happiness (Life: Environment - Behavior - Technology - Fashion - Fit Nation / Technology)
Striving for both speed and satisfaction, life hackers specialize in digital self-help
HEALTH & MEDICINE
Two Fixes for Bad Backs (Life: Environment - Behavior - Technology - Fashion - Fit Nation / Fit Nation)
Is surgery or exercise the way to go? The difference depends on the patient--and the pain
Why Cities are Uprooting Trees (Health & Science / Environment)
Trees have always struggled to survive in cities, and now they're losing the fight. That's bad for them — and for us
Nature: The Greatest Migration (The Well / Nature)
In Sudan, a wondrous wildlife discovery
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
How Bruce Willis Keeps His Cool (Movies)
The star who likes doing the unlikely, such as another Die Hard
The Third Season (Life: Environment - Behavior - Technology - Fashion - Fit Nation / Fashion)
Resort-wear collections help launch spring styles and make luxury shopping a year-round affair
It's an Ad. But Is It Art? (Culture Complex)
If you think commercials are the stupid parts of TV, two new shows may prove you wrong
Black and Blue-Blooded (Arts: Movies - Culture Complex - Books - Downtown / Review)
Stephen Carter's mysteries explore the secret world of the African-American élite
Downtime: Jul. 2, 2007
TO OUR READERS
A New Take on JFK
With the U.S. in a pivotal moment similar to the one in 1960, we take a hard look at Kennedy and his legacy