He was one of the four Kennedy brothers. Shown above, surrounding papa Joseph Kennedy, and going clockwise from the left, are Ted; John (JFK), Joseph Jr. (killed in World War 2); and Bobby (RFK).
John Kennedy was elected president in 1960 (the first election I can remember), and the three brothers became a think-tank at the White House. Alas, two assassinations and one embarrassment at Chappaquiddick later, Camelot was gone. But Ted Kennedy has been in the US senate since I was a teenager..
Here's a 2006 pic from the funeral of Coretta Scott King, Martin Luther King's wife. Can you guess who was proud to be there, and who just wanted to go home and get schnockered at the White House?
Diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer a little over a year ago, Senator Kennedy remained active in Congress almost until the end. Health-Care Reform was one of his pet projects. He wore the tag of "liberal" with pride throughout his entire life. His departure leaves a gaping void in the Democratic ranks that will take some time to fill. Rest In Peace, Ted Kennedy. After a lifetime of work you've earned it.
Here's a 2006 pic from the funeral of Coretta Scott King, Martin Luther King's wife. Can you guess who was proud to be there, and who just wanted to go home and get schnockered at the White House?
Diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer a little over a year ago, Senator Kennedy remained active in Congress almost until the end. Health-Care Reform was one of his pet projects. He wore the tag of "liberal" with pride throughout his entire life. His departure leaves a gaping void in the Democratic ranks that will take some time to fill. Rest In Peace, Ted Kennedy. After a lifetime of work you've earned it.
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