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Eunice Mary Kennedy Shriver DSG (née Kennedy, July 10, 1921 – August 11, 2009) was an American philanthropist and a member of the Kennedy family. She was the founder of the Special Olympics , a sports organization for persons with intellectual disabilities.
May 10, 2024 · Eunice Kennedy Shriver. Original name: Eunice Mary Kennedy. Born: July 10, 1921, Brookline, Massachusetts, U.S. Died: August 11, 2009, Hyannis, Massachusetts (aged 88) Founder: Special Olympics. Awards And Honors: Presidential Medal of Freedom (1984) Notable Family Members: spouse R. Sargent Shriver. father Joseph P. Kennedy. mother Rose Kennedy.
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Eunice Kennedy Shriver, founder of Special Olympics, was a pioneer in the worldwide struggle for rights and acceptance for people with intellectual disabilities.
Learn about the life and achievements of Eunice Kennedy Shriver, the sister of President John F. Kennedy and the founder of Special Olympics. She was a social worker, a philanthropist, and a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Learn about the life and legacy of Eunice Kennedy Shriver, who created Special Olympics to promote inclusion and opportunity for people with intellectual disabilities. Watch videos, read quotes and tributes, and sign the pledge to continue her mission.
A profile of the Kennedy sister who founded the Special Olympics and advocated for people with intellectual disabilities. Learn about her life, achievements, challenges, and legacy in this article by Eileen McNamara.
Aug 12, 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 disabilities, died...
