Why Bobby Kennedy Begged JFK Not to Pick LBJ
On July 14, 1960, at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, John F. Kennedy had just secured the Democratic presidential nomination. Now came the biggest decision of his political life: choosing a running mate. Behind closed doors, Kennedy's team debated. His brother Bobby, JFK's closest advisor, campaign manager, and enforcer, wanted Stuart Symington of Missouri, … Read more