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Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Eunice Kennedy Shriver (July 10, 1921-August 11, 2009)

Born in Brookline, Massachusetts to Joseph P. Kennedy Sr. and Rose Kennedy (nee Fitzgerald), Eunice Kennedy Shriver championed handicapped children. She began the Special Olympics in her backyard in 1962 and has received numerous accolades for her lifelong dedication.