Lyndon B. Johnson takes the oath of office aboard Air Force One, 22 November 1963. (White House photo)
What happens in the gap between one administration and the next, especially when the outgoing president is unavailable? This “leadership gap” has had an intriguing influence on U.S. History.
cheshires mammoth cheese
The recent record-setting auction of a $32,000 Spanish cheese reminds Clay of the curious tale of Thomas Jefferson’s 1,235-pound Mammoth Cheese.
Robert Oppenheimer receiving Enrico Fermin award from President Lyndon Johnson, December 2, 1963. U.S. Dept. of Energy.
Christopher Nolan’s acclaimed new film has ignited a fascination with Robert Oppenheimer. Clay reflects on a surprising connection between Oppenheimer, John F. Kennedy, and “America’s da Vinci,” Thomas Jefferson.