Here’s what descendants of 5 former presidents say about the role age plays in politics

Kathleen Kennedy Townsend told Insider that her uncle, John F. Kennedy, mobilized youth to use power well.
Jason Carter, talked about how his grandfather, Jimmy Carter, advanced climate change policies that were ahead of his time.
Patricia Taft, great-granddaughter of William H. Taft, said Gen X is “pretty thirsty and ready to take the reins.”

Insider’s DC Bureau Chief, Darren Samuelsohn, conducted in-depth interviews with the relatives of former presidents to see how age has historically played a role in shaping US political policies.

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