Children of Edward Kennedy's generation making names for themselves, but lower keyAugust 26th, 2009 Latest crop of Kennedys still making a differenceWith Sen. Edward M. Kennedy's death, only one of the nine children of Joseph and Rose Kennedy — Jean Kennedy Smith — survives.
VP Biden to join Shriver and Kennedy families for Eunice Kennedy Shriver' private funeral MassAugust 14th, 2009 VP Biden among Shriver funeral Mass inviteesHYANNIS, Mass. — Vice President Joe Biden is expected to join Eunice Kennedy Shriver's family and friends to bid final farewell to the founder of the Special Olympics in a Massachusetts church long associated with her family.
Special Olympians lead funeral Mass for Shriver; ailing Sen. Kennedy misses sister's serviceAugust 14th, 2009 Special Olympians, family celebrate Eunice ShriverHYANNIS, Mass. — Eunice Kennedy Shriver, the presidential sister who founded the Special Olympics, was celebrated Friday at a funeral Mass as a fearless warrior for the voiceless who changed the world for millions and an unconventional woman who smoked Cuban cigars and played tackle football.
Biden to attend funeral Mass for Eunice Kennedy Shriver in Hyannis, Mass.August 13th, 2009 Biden to attend service for Eunice Kennedy ShriverWASHINGTON — Vice President Joe Biden plans to attend funeral services for Eunice Kennedy Shriver on Friday. White House officials said Thursday that the vice president would pay his respects to the founder of the Special Olympics, who died Tuesday at the age of 88.
Kennedy family announces plans for public wake, private burial for Eunice Kennedy ShriverAugust 13th, 2009 Public wake to honor Eunice Kennedy ShriverBARNSTABLE, Mass. — Family and friends of Eunice Kennedy Shriver plan to celebrate the sister of President John F.
Kennedy family announces plans for public wake for Eunice Kennedy ShriverAugust 12th, 2009 Public wake for Eunice Kennedy Shriver scheduledHYANNIS, Mass. — The family of Eunice Kennedy Shriver is set to celebrate the sister of President John F.
Death of Eunice Kennedy Shriver leaves 2 surviving Kennedy siblingsAugust 11th, 2009 Kennedy Shriver's death leaves 2 Kennedy siblingsJoseph Kennedy, the millionaire businessman and one-time ambassador to Great Britain, and his wife, Rose, had nine children. Three became senators and one a president.
Pope prays for JFK's sister Eunice Shriver, 88, as she remains critical in Mass. hospitalAugust 11th, 2009 Pope prays for JFK's sister hospitalized in Mass.BARNSTABLE, Mass. —Pope Benedict XVI is praying for former President John F.
Sen. Ted Kennedy says sister Eunice took their parents' lessons of public service to heartAugust 11th, 2009 Sen. Ted Kennedy remembers sister's wit, passionHYANNIS, Mass. — Sen. Edward Kennedy is remembering his sister Eunice for her "great humor, sharp wit, and a boundless passion" as a young girl.
Text of Obama Shriver statementAugust 11th, 2009 Text of Obama Shriver statementWASHINGTON — Text of President Barack Obama's statement on the death of Eunice Kennedy Shriver:
Michelle and I were deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Eunice Kennedy Shriver. Eunice was many things to many people: a mother who inspired her children to serve others; a wife who supported her husband Sargent in the Peace Corps and in politics; and a sister to her siblings, including brothers John, Robert, and Edward.
Obama calls Eunice Kennedy Shriver 'an extraordinary woman'August 11th, 2009 Obama calls Shriver 'an extraordinary woman'WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is praising Eunice Kennedy Shriver, who died Tuesday at age 88, as "an extraordinary woman" and a champion for the rights of the mentally disabled. Obama, in a statement released Tuesday, paid tribute to Shriver for founding the Special Olympics, which became the world's largest athletic competition for mentally disabled children and adults.
Special Olympics says it's receiving flood of well wishes for Eunice Kennedy ShriverAugust 9th, 2009 Special Olympiacs getting well wishes for ShriverBARNSTABLE, Mass. —Eunice Kennedy Shiver has been receiving a flood of well wishes from Special Olympians and their families.
Special Olympics founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver deluged with well wishes from across the globeAugust 9th, 2009 Shriver getting well wishes from Special OlympiansBARNSTABLE, Mass. —Well wishes from Special Olympians and their families have poured in for founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver, who remained in critical condition Sunday at Cape Cod Hospital.
Eunice Kennedy Shriver remains in critical condition at Mass. hospital, family at her sideAugust 8th, 2009 Eunice Kennedy Shriver remains at Mass. hospitalBARNSTABLE, Mass.
Spokesman: Eunice Kennedy Shriver in critical condition at Mass. hospital, family at her sideAugust 7th, 2009 Eunice Kennedy Shriver critical at Mass. hospitalBARNSTABLE, Mass.