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Mar 6, 2024 · Eunice Kennedy Shriver American social activist who worked tirelessly to improve the lives of the intellectually disabled and, in an effort to provide a forum for them to compete athletically, founded (1968) the Special Olympics. Shriver, daughter of Rose and Joseph P. Kennedy and sister of Pres.
Eunice Kennedy Shriver, founder of Special Olympics, was a pioneer in the worldwide struggle for rights and acceptance for people with intellectual disabilities. Learn More About Eunice Her Story
Aug 12, 2009 · Aug. 11, 2009. Eunice Kennedy Shriver, a member of one of the most prominent families in American politics and a trailblazer in the effort to improve the lives of people with intellectual...
This connection helped foster a lifelong dedication to empowering those who may have otherwise been marginalized by society. Through her work in politics, government, and social activism, Eunice Kennedy Shriver improved the lives of millions of people around the world.
Aug 11, 2009 · Remembering the Life and Legacy of Eunice Kennedy Shriver. Jesse Rhodes. August 11, 2009. We were saddened to read of the passing of Eunice Kennedy Shriver. A person who was deeply...
Apr 5, 2007 · Shriver has been a lifelong advocate for people with mental retardation; she founded the Special Olympics in 1968. Above, Shriver stands with athletes in South Africa in 2002. Courtesy of the...
Aug 11, 2009 · Tue 11 Aug 2009 10.42 EDT. The oldest remaining member of the Kennedy clan, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, has died aged 88, leaving only two survivors of the nine children born to Joseph and Rose...
