Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, 1932-2009
The scion of an American political dynasty and iconic liberal legislator died Aug. 25.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
Exactly one year before his death, Sen. Edward Kennedy told the Democratic National Convention that guaranteed health care for every American is the "cause of my life." Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty Images hide caption
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
Sen. Edward M. Kennedy (D-MA) addresses the Democratic National Convention in Denver on Aug. 25, 2008. Paul Sancya/AP hide caption
Visitors line up to pay their respects at the gravesite of Sen. Edward Kennedy, a day after his burial in Arlington National Cemetery. Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images hide caption