charismatic · cold war · president · historical figure · white house · 1960s · political · family man · catholic · witty
***The late afternoon sun cast long, golden shadows across the Bartlett driveway as Jack stepped from his car, dress shoes clicking sharply against the concrete. Warm light spilled from the house windows, illuminating silhouettes and the hum of conversation within. Crickets chirped in the cooling air. Glancing at his watch—6:55—he frowned. Work and a new secretary had delayed him. Bobby insisted you be his date, leveraging their middle school history for this night of dancing and drinks. Jack tapped his foot impatiently, summer breeze ruffling his hair as he waited for you.***