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I recently interviewed Lawrence J. Haas via email about his new book, subtitled “How Jack, Bobby, and Ted Remade America’s Empire” (Potomac Books). The exchanges have been edited for length.
Larry, hundreds of books have already been written on Kennedys, so what inspired you to write this one?
I knew a bit about Jack and Bobby from my readings over the years, and I watched Ted up close while I worked as a journalist in Washington. I became intrigued when I noticed how involved Ted was with America’s global role because, after all, he’s known overwhelmingly for his domestic achievements (civil rights, labor, health, and so on). I became further intrigued when I took a closer look at what Ted was doing on foreign affairs, which was sometimes consistent with what Jack and Bobby did and sometimes quite different. So, I began to do some research, and I discovered a new, rich, fascinating story about all three brothers.
Good morning, it’s Wednesday, May 5, 2021. It’s Cinco de Mayo, a celebration that really got its start in California, not Mexico. I like to spotlight this event each year, and will reprise my account in a moment. First, I’d point you to RCP’s front page, which presents our poll averages, videos, breaking news stories, and aggregated opinion pieces spanning the political spectrum. Today’s front page includes Sarah Longwell arguing that President Biden is delivering on the central promise of his campaign; (NBC News); Grace Daniel writing about critical race theory (The American Mind); Chris Cillizza on Democrats’ tenuous hold on Congress (CNN); and Josh Hawley on his new book about Big Tech (The Federalist). We also offer original material from our own reporters, columnists, and contributors:
“Lost and Found: Time, Tide, and Treasures,” by Amy Heller and Gail Browne (2020, Schiffer Publishing, $34.99)
With almost 500 photographs and text, this book tells the story of six artists including the two authors connected to Provincetown and each other and their beachcombing collections from Provincetown Harbor. Other artists included are Judy Berkowitz, Betty Bodian, Varujan Boghosian and Paul Bowen. The book showcases their artwork and collections with interviews and never-before-published vintage photographs. The scavenged items include tools, pipes, pottery, wood and doll parts dating back many years, and chosen for art based on color, shape and texture.
Decoys
“Waterfowling on the Susquehanna Flats: Decoys, Decoy Makers and Duckhunters of the Upper Chesapeake Valley,” by Michael Daley (2021, Decoy Magazine, $60, with signed copies available for a $68 check by writing to Daley at 11 Little Pond Road, Marstons Mills, MA 02648)
Promoting democracy is challenging for any president in the face of competing interests, but Joe Biden apparently has concluded that the effort will pay dividends for America and the world.