Ethel Kennedy: A Life Beyond the Shadow of Robert F. Kennedy
Remembering Ethel Kennedy
Ethel Kennedy, born in 1928 in Chicago, was the matriarch of the Kennedy family and a fierce advocate for social justice. She married Robert F. Kennedy in 1950, and together they raised eleven children. Despite facing numerous family tragedies, including the deaths of her sons David and Michael, Ethel championed her husband’s legacy and continued to fight for Democratic values, notably supporting Barack Obama in his campaigns.
Throughout her life, Ethel remained committed to human rights and environmental causes, exemplified by her receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2014 from Barack Obama. Ethel Kennedy's last five years were spent at the Kennedy estate in Cape Cod, where she continued to engage with her family's rich history.
A Legacy of Strength
- Born: 1928 in Chicago
- Married: Robert F. Kennedy in 1950
- Mother of eleven children
- Advocate: Supported social justice and Democratic ideals
- 2014 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient
On Thursday, Ethel Kennedy passed away at the age of 96, marking the end of a significant chapter for the Kennedy family, with her being the last of the renowned Kennedy generation.
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