Ethel Kennedy, Iconic Advocate and Widow of Robert F. Kennedy, Passes Away at 96
Remembering Ethel Kennedy
Ethel Kennedy, widow of former U.S. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, and renowned human rights advocate, died Thursday at 96. Her family announced her passing, stating that she had been hospitalized following a stroke.
A Life of Advocacy
Robert F. Kennedy and Ethel married into one of America's most influential political families. Ethel not only supported her husband's political endeavors but also crafted her own path as an activist. She founded the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights nonprofit, embodying her late husband's ideals.
- Participated in marches with civil rights leaders.
- Received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from Barack Obama in 2014.
- Continued activism into her later years, protesting family separations at the border.
Family and Personal Life
The former congressman, Joe Kennedy III, reflected on the profound impact Ethel had on her family, which includes nine children and numerous grandchildren. Ethel's life was laden with personal tragedy, losing significant family members due to accidents and untimely deaths.
A Lasting Impact
Ethel Kennedy's passing marks the end of an era, but her commitment to human rights and activism assures that her legacy will endure. Visiting the RFK Human Rights organization helps keep her spirit alive in the fight for justice.
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