The Lion of the Senate, Edward Kennedy

The brothers Kennedy — John, Robert and Ted — in their teens, standing together at their family estate in Hyannis Port, Mass. Their eldest brother, Joseph Jr., was killed in action during World War II.
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The brothers Kennedy — John, Robert and Ted — in their teens, standing together at their family estate in Hyannis Port, Mass. Their eldest brother, Joseph Jr., was killed in action during World War II.

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