The hot pants tape: Nixon and aides size up Kennedy’s behavior and wife’s eye-popping dress

WASHINGTON — On April 9, 1971, President Richard Nixon conferred with aides on how to get Ted Kennedy followed, or “covered,” in hopes of catching the senator doing something scandalous.

Nixon sought Secret Service informer and other means to catch Ted Kennedy cheating on wife

WASHINGTON — President Richard Nixon considered Ted Kennedy such a threat that he tried to catch Kennedy cheating on his wife, even ordering aides to recruit Secret Service agents to spill secrets on the senator’s behavior.

Praise flows in for Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, last brother in political dynasty, dead at 77

HYANNIS PORT, Mass. — Edward M. Kennedy of Massachusetts, last surviving brother in an American political dynasty and one of the most influential senators in history, died at his home on Cape Cod after a yearlong struggle with brain cancer. He was 77.

History and hype, fact and fairy tale defined family known as ‘American royalty’

BOSTON — Hundreds of photographs line the walls of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum. For the moment, one in particular has captivated a visitor from New Hampshire.

Late Senator Edward M. Kennedy (Ted Kennedy): Brief Biography

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Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, surviving brother in political dynasty, dies at 77 after cancer battle

HYANNIS PORT, Mass. — Edward M. Kennedy of Massachusetts, last surviving brother in an American political dynasty and one of the most influential senators in history, died at his home on Cape Cod after a yearlong struggle with brain cancer. He was 77.

The Chappaquiddick Incident

MaryJo-KopechneWhat is the Chappaquiddick incident? Why it is called Ted Kennedy’s Chappaquiddick Lie ?

What is Kennedy Curse? a review

The-Kennedy-CurseWhy Kennedy’s are losing a loved one every couple of years or getting involved into some sort of deadly tragic happening ? why tragedy tragedy is following the Americas First Family for about 150 years? The whole thing is happening in front of the world, it appears as if somebody have done some sort of black magic on the family.

Unlike his brothers, Sen. Edward M. Kennedy grew old in public

WASHINGTON — In the quiet of a Capitol elevator, one of Edward M. Kennedy’s fellow lawmakers asked whether he had plans for a family Thanksgiving away from the nation’s capital. No, the Massachusetts senator said with a shake of his head, and mentioned something about visiting his brothers’ gravesites at Arlington National Cemetery.

Edward M. Kennedy dies at age of 77 from brain cancer

senator-edward-m-kennedy-BOSTON — Sen. Edward M. Kennedy of Massachusetts, the last surviving brother in a political dynasty and one of the most influential senators in history, died Tuesday night at his home on Cape Cod after a year-long struggle with brain cancer. He was 77.

Mass. Sen. Edward M. Kennedy dies at home after yearlong battle with brain cancer

BOSTON — Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, the liberal lion of the Senate and haunted bearer of the Camelot torch after two of his brothers fell to assassins’ bullets, has died after battling a brain tumor. He was 77.

Martha’s Vineyard prepares for possible Obama vacation

WASHINGTON - Though the White House says President Obama and his family have “no plans” to vacation on Martha’s Vineyard this August, businesses on the island for the rich and famous are preparing for a possible “First Family” visit.

Obituaries in the news

Ben Ali

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ben Ali, the founder of Ben’s Chili Bowl diner, a landmark in Washington’s black business and entertainment district and a frequent stop for politicians and celebrities, has died. He was 82.

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  • generationg Kickin it with Sam Adams in "the cradle of liberty" - Faneiul Hall https://yfrog.com/1r71pj How did we get from here to Chappaquiddick?
  • elecray7k The Chappaquiddick joke in the Cut Up issue of Gargoyle (08) seems so quaint now.
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  • 21stfisherman TED KENNEDY: "I SLEPT WITH OVER A THOUSAND WOMEN"
  • kshaidle 'Legacy'!! https://is.gd/454wK
  • freedom4usa In lieu of flowers,ABORT health care reform w/strong public opt 2 honor Mary Jo #Kennedy #HCR #HC09 #tcot #life https://is.gd/2Av52
  • mcgeneral William A. Martin's former home in Chappaquiddick Mass.
  • niclasdarville @highoffpixels "Coast to coast, LA to Chappaquiddick" maybe, although it's one syllable too long.
  • challies An interesting quote from Ted Kennedy's memoir (accepting blame for his version of Chappaquiddick): "Atonement is a process that never ends"
  • geewhiz Browsing the New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy. In the Chappaquiddick entry, Mary Jo Kopechne is just 'a woman on Kennedy's staff.'
  • jimdowling1973 RT @henrywinter Just seen O'Neill. Only Fergie rivals his curiosity.
  • mikebates Newest Democrat senator is a long-time Teddy Kennedy flunky. Maybe the seat should be designated (D-Chappaquiddick).
  • ianessling MA Gov names Dem 20 year political insider Paul Kirk as interim senator to fill Teddy Chappaquiddick's seat https://tinyurl.com/yb2dw23
  • innismir RT @Coachboy: They called me to fill Ted's seat, but I could not do it. Driving tour group to Chappaquiddick.
  • mikebates @SundevilSal Knew Teddy never confessed in his book. Surprised he didn't include a few Chappaquiddick jokes, though.
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