RISING STAR, SETTING SUN: Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, and the Presidential Transition That Changed America

The transition between November 1960 and January 1961 stands out in history because it involved four men who would ultimately lead America: Eisenhower, Kennedy, Richard Nixon, and Lyndon Johnson. The exchange of leadership between Ike and JFK--a study of contrasts--symbolized and triggered a generational shift in American politics, policy, and culture. Photos.