Trump Among New York’s Elites at a Charity Dinner: It Got Awkward
There were grudge matches and sycophancy in equal measure at the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner. “Isn’t it just ...
Countdown to 47: John F. Kennedy, the Thirty-Fifth President
Kennedy campaigned on a platform of domestic, social and economic reform promising a “New Frontier.” Kennedy won the election ...
Who Attended the Al Smith Dinner—And Who Was Roasted?
The Al Smith dinner, named for the nation's first Catholic presidential candidate, is considered a highlight of the election campaign. Politicians from both sides of the aisle break bread and trade ...
You'll never guess which American president was the best with money
"We can never tell who is in it to make more money," Gorman said. "But we already sort of know the answer, because they will make money. For candidates, we look at their wallets when we want to ...