History Matters The Prime Minister and the President John F. Kennedy idolised Winston Churchill, but his efforts to host his hero proved abortive. Joel Nelson | Published in History Today Volume 72 Issue 11 November 2022 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. Winston ChurchillJohn F. Kennedy Related Articles From Kennedy’s Cold War to the War on Terror Passing of the Kennedy Dynasty Popular articles Why Do Religions Decline? The Iron Amir: Britain’s Afghan Legacy