Economics
From Jim Crow to Wall Street: Vernon Jordan Turns 80
After starting out as a chauffeur, the counselor to presidents and CEOs never left the driver's seat.
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Martha’s Vineyard is gearing up for a major party this weekend, and while President Barack Obama and Bill and Hillary Clinton are coming, they’re not the guests of honor.
That distinction goes to Vernon Jordan, the civil rights leader, Clinton family confidant, Washington lawyer, Wall Street banker and corporate-board-whisperer who hits a landmark birthday on Saturday. Before his party, Jordan spent the afternoon golfing with Obama, Bill Clinton and former U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk.