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How Sargent Shriver Became America’s Unsung Hero!

23Aug

By Leonard BurgessNo Comments

History

How Sargent Shriver Became America’s Unsung Hero!

Though his name has seemingly been lost to history, Sargent Shriver was arguably one of the most important politicians of the 20th Century, even more so than FDR or Ronald Reagan, and that's ironic - he never wanted to be a politician... A lawyer by trade, Sargent Shriver only entered the dirty world of politics by virtue of who he was married to: Eunice Kennedy, a member of the famed Kennedy political dynasty. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Early Life Robert Sargent Shriver Jr. was born on November 5 1915 in Westminster, Maryland, as the second son of Robert Sargent Shriver Sr., a stockbroker, and his wife, Hilda (who also happened to be his second cousin). His family was of mixed Scottish and German ancestry, descended from German immigran...

How John F. “Honey Fitz” Fitzgerald Made The Kennedy Family What it is Today!

16Aug

By Catalina CarrionNo Comments

History

How John F. “Honey Fitz” Fitzgerald Made The Kennedy Family What it is Today!

Though you may have never heard of him, John F. Fitzgerald, better known by his nickname "Honey Fitz", is arguably the main reason why the famed Kennedy family is as powerful as it is (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Early Life John Francis Fitzgerald was born on February 11 1863 in the North End neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts as the fourth of 12 children born to Irish immigrant businessman and local politician Thomas Fitzgerald and his wife, Rosana Cox. Both his parents had immigrated to the US from Ireland due to the Irish Potato Famine. His father came from the town of Bruff in County Limerick, whilst his mother came from County Cavan. Growing up, John's life was marked with tragedy, with his two sisters, Mary and Ellen, and hi...

How Rose Kennedy Lived to 104 And Became The Matriarch of The “American Royal Family”!

9Aug

By Matthew BootenNo Comments

History

How Rose Kennedy Lived to 104 And Became The Matriarch of The “American Royal Family”!

The Kennedy family has often been called the American royal family due to their dynastic role in politics, with five generations of the family having held political office of some kind. Arguably, most of this has been due to Rose Kennedy, the family's matriarch. Living to the ripe old age of 104, Rose Kennedy oversaw the family's affairs from 1914 (when she married into the family) to her death in 1995, witnessing the family go from a powerhouse in the state of Massachusetts to the presidency. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Early Life The woman history would remember as Rose Kennedy was born as Rose Elizabeth Fitzgerald on July 22 1890, as the eldest of six children born to the future Mayor of Boston, John F. Fitzgerald and his wife, Mary Jose...

How Joseph P. Kennedy Sr. Became a Billionaire And Founded a Political Dynasty That Defined The 20th Century!

2Aug

By Regina SamuelsNo Comments

History

How Joseph P. Kennedy Sr. Became a Billionaire And Founded a Political Dynasty That Defined The 20th Century!

A cotemporary of businessmen like J. Paul Getty, Conrad Hilton and Coco Chanel, Joseph P. Kennedy Sr. didn't just create a business empire that still exists today, but also founded a political dynasty that defined the 20th century. The patriarch of the famed Kennedy family, Joseph P. Kennedy Sr., better known as Joe Kennedy Sr., used his immense fortune to help his children's political careers, which allowed them to dominate the legislative, and eventually the executive, branches for decades! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Early Life Joseph Patrick Kennedy Sr. was born on September 6 1888 in Boston, Massachusetts, as the eldest of four children born to Patrick Joseph "P. J." Kennedy, a local businessman and politician (then a Massachusetts Sta...

Why Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Was The Most Important President we Never Had

26Jul

By Catalina CarrionNo Comments

History

Why Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Was The Most Important President we Never Had

Named in honor of his incredibly wealthy father, Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. was supposed grow up to become the US's first Irish-American and Catholic president. Yet, his tragic death at the height of WWII prevented this from ever happening. Whilst thought to be insignificant at the time, his death was arguably as significant as the death of Abraham Lincoln, or even, Archduke Franz Ferdinand. With his death, his younger brother, John, was hastily prepared for a job he was never meant to do. You might know Joseph's brother John as President John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States. Yet, had Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. become president instead of his brother, he'd have been an even better president! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Wh...

Kennedy Family: The Rise And Fall of a Major Political Family

28Jun

By Matthew BootenNo Comments

Analysis

Kennedy Family: The Rise And Fall of a Major Political Family

During the mid-20th Century, the Kennedy family were the most prominent political family in the US. Yet, within only a few decades, the Kennedys had lost a great deal of their influence, with the family being a shell of its former self. At its height, one Kennedy sat in the White House, another was Attorney General, whilst another sat in the Senate. Today, not a single Kennedy sits in political office - a first since 1946! This begs the question, what went so wrong for the Kennedys? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Aristocratic Origins During their heyday, the Kennedy family were called the "American royal family" by the press. Interestingly, there's evidence that suggests the Kennedys have royal blood in their veins... According to gene...

15 Fascinating Facts About John F Kennedy!

15Mar

By Matthew BootenNo Comments

History

15 Fascinating Facts About John F Kennedy!

John F Kennedy, more commonly known by his initials, JFK, served as the 35th President of the United States, between 1961 until his assassination in 1963. This got me thinking: What are some facts about John F Kennedy? Today, JFK is often remembered as being one of the best presidents the US has ever had. His short presidency would be quite intriguing, seeing both the Cuban Missile Crisis and Bay of Pigs Invasion, both of which he was criticized heavily for. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 15. The Kennedy Family John F Kennedy was born to Joseph P Kennedy Sr. and his wife, Rose Fitzgerald. At the time of his birth, John was born into the upper echelons of Massachusetts society, coming from one of the wealthiest families in the state. Ken...