October 1983 Issue [Article] The life of Kennedy’s death Adjust Share How the mythology of JFK's assassination sustains the mythology of his career by Christopher Lasch, This article is only available as a PDF to subscribers. Download PDF Tags 1961-1963 20th century Assassination Conspiracy John F. (John Fitzgerald) Kennedy Judith Exner Politics and government Presidents United States More from Christopher Lasch Radical Nostalgia The notion of the “nostalgic American” served liberals as an ideal whipping boy at a time when the intellectual foundations of liberalism were beginning to erode. As the dogma of… The revolt of the elites Have they canceled their allegiance to America? Hillary Clinton, child saver What she values will not help the family Adjust Share