Ted Kennedy

Edward Moore "Ted" Kennedy (February 22, 1932 – August 25, 2009) was a United States Senator from Massachusetts and a member of the Democratic Party. First elected to the U.S. Senate in November 1962, he was re-elected nine times and served for 46 years until his death. At the time of his death, he was the second most senior member of the Senate, and is the fourth-longest-serving senator in U.S. history. For many years the most prominent living m... more

Date of birth:

  • Feb 22, 1932

Date of death:

  • Aug 25, 2009 (age 77 years)

Country of nationality:

Also known as:

  • Edward Kennedy,
  • Senator Edward Kennedy,
  • Edward Moore Kennedy,
  • Edward M. Kennedy,
  • Edward M Kennedy

Government

United States Senator of Massachusetts, United States of America

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Awards

Presidential Medal of Freedom Winners

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List Rank Year Note
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  • 2009
  • Leaders & Revolutionaries

Time 100 of 2009

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