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The Most Anticipated Babies of All Time
We list ’em all, from Baby Cambridge to “Fetus King” Shapur II.
Big Shoes to Fill: 14 Who Followed in the Footsteps of Legendary Leaders
This week’s news that legendary Manchester United football manager Alex Ferguson would be retiring later this month — and passing his job to David Moyes — got us here at TIME thinking about how certain roles can be very tough …
Google Doodle Honors Miriam “Mama Africa” Makeba
Nicknamed “Mama Africa,” she was the first African singer to win a Grammy.
Reading While Eating for May 16: Get Presidential
In today’s lunch links: A special birthday for JFK, some good advice from Rawhide and the 11 best graduation speech quotes.
Did Fidel Castro Know About JFK’s Assassination Plot Beforehand?
The assassination of President John F. Kennedy is a national tragedy mired in myth, captivating Americans even decades after the case was closed. But as authors and historians continue to ponder the players involved in the plot …
Watch: Lady Gaga Has a Marilyn Moment With Bill and Hillary Clinton
Another iconic blonde serenaded yet another president known for his dalliances with women. (But this time, luckily, there were no rumors about an affair.)
Survey: Peace Corps Alums Say Program Helps U.S. Image, But Falls Short in Development Goals
To mark the Peace Corps’ 50th anniversary, Civic Enterprises and the National Peace Corps Association commissioned an independent survey of past volunteers to find out what their experiences were like and what they think their …
Jacqueline Kennedy Tapes ‘Horrified’ Her Granddaughters
Caroline Kennedy unlocked the gates to Camelot this week, through the release of a seven-part audio interview with Jacqueline Kennedy, conducted months after President John F. Kennedy’s assassination in early 1964.
In Her Own Words: Audio Tapes Reveal New Details of Jacqueline Kennedy’s Life
Jaqueline Kennedy is forever enduring in the national memory for her poise, grace, and impeccable style. But little is known about how she really felt about her years in the White House and of her relationship with President John …
QUOTE: Purported Jackie Kennedy Recordings Cause a Media Stir
“The actual content of the tapes provide unique and important insight into our recent past from one of the most fascinating and influential First Ladies in American history.”
— STATEMENT from ABC News, denying details of the …
‘He’s Very Fixable’: Arnold Palmer Critiques JFK’s Golf Swing
Readers are bound to learn something from Arnold Palmer’s assessment of JFK’s style—whether it’s how to improve your stance or how to dress if you want to look like a Kennedy heading for the links (or some other life lesson you …