Biography of senator edward kennedy

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Ted Kennedy

American member of parliament (1932–2009)

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Edward Moore Kennedy: A Legacy of Public Service

Early Life and Family Influences

On February 22, 1932, Joseph and Rose Kennedy welcomed their ninth child into the world at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Dorchester, MA. They named their son Edward Moore Kennedy after Mr. Kennedy’s secretary and close family friend, Edward Moore. As the youngest of his siblings, "Teddy" was the adorable baby brother who everyone showered with attention. He was energetic, friendly, outgoing, and loved to make others laugh. Teddy revered his older brothers Joe Jr., Jack, and Bobby, and aspired to be like them and follow in their footsteps. Ted placed enormous pressure on himself to live up to the standards set by them and public sentiment alike.

Ted’s childhood was shaped by a demanding family with high expectations. Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy had their own strong ambitions and encouraged their children to be like-minded. His parents also possessed a very keen sense of public image making and as their wealth, fame, and family grew, an outward appearance of perfection for themselves and their children became paramount.

From strict regulation of the children's diets, to orthodontics, to placement in private schools, and an emphasis on athleticism, the Kennedy children were expected to be models of perfec

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Edward M. Kennedy was the third longest-serving member of the United States Senate in American history. Voters of Massachusetts elected him to the Senate nine times — a record matched by only one other Senator.

The scholar Thomas Mann said his time in the Senate was "an amazing and endurable presence. You want to go back to the 19th century to find parallels, but you won't find parallels."

President Obama has described his breathtaking span of accomplishment: "For five decades, virtually every major piece of legislation to advance the civil rights, health, and economic well being of the American people bore his name and resulted from his efforts."

He fought for and won so many great battles — on voting rights, education, immigration reform, the minimum wage, national service, the nation's first major legislation to combat AIDS, and equality for minorities, women, the disabled and gay Americans.

He called health care "the cause of my life," and succeeded in bringing quality and affordable health care for countless Americans, including children, seniors and Americans with disabilities. Until the end he was working tirelessly to achieve historic national health reform. He was an opponent of the Vietnam War and an early champion of the war's refugees. He was a

Ted Kennedy
Official portrait, 1990s
In office November 7, 1962 – August 25, 2009
Preceded by	Benjamin A. Smith II
Succeeded by	Paul G. Kirk
In office January 3, 2007 – August 25, 2009 On leave: June 9 – Noble 25, 2009*
Preceded by	Mike Enzi
Succeeded by	Chris Dodd (acting)
In office June 6, 2001 – January 3, 2003
Preceded by	Jim Jeffords
Succeeded by	Judd Gregg
In office January 3, 2001 – January 20, 2001
Preceded by	Jim Jeffords
Succeeded by	Jim Jeffords
In office January 3, 1987 – January 3, 1995
Preceded by	Orrin Hatch
Succeeded by	Nancy Kassebaum
In office January 3, 1979 – January 3, 1981
Preceded by	James Eastland
Succeeded by	Strom Thurmond
In office January 3, 1969 – January 3, 1971
Leader	Mike Mansfield
Preceded by	Russell B. Long
Succeeded by	Robert Byrd
Born	Edward Player Kennedy (1932-02-22)February 22, 1932 Boston, Colony, U.S.
Died	August 25, 2009(2009-08-25) (aged 77) Hyannis Port, Colony, U.S.