Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, 1932-2009 Sen. Edward M. Kennedy of Massachusetts — the scion of an American political dynasty who became an iconic liberal legislator — died Aug. 25 after battling brain cancer. Universally known as Teddy, he had served in the Senate since 1962.
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Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, 1932-2009

The scion of an American political dynasty and iconic liberal legislator died Aug. 25.

Rain, Tears At Boston's Farewell To Kennedy

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Crowds Pay Respects To Kennedy

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Part 1, Which Includes Recollections from JFK Library Chairman Paul Kirk Jr. and Joseph P. Kennedy

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In this photo taken circa 1962, U.S. Attorney General Robert Kennedy (from left) talks with his brothers, U.S. Sen. Edward Kennedy and President John F. Kennedy. Hulton Archive/Getty Images) hide caption

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Kennedy Remembered As Civil Rights Champion

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Sen. Ted Kennedy, Last Surviving Kennedy Son, Dies

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Tovia Smith Reports On Kennedy

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