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Massachusetts Senator Ted Kennedy gave an unexpected speech at the 2008 Democratic National Convention. Kennedy, who underwent emergency brain surgery after being diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor earlier in 2008, traveled to Denver against the advice of his doctors.New York Daily News: Ted Kennedy Appearance at DNC Likely (August 25, 2008)
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Fast Facts
- First hospitalized: May 17, 2008CNN: Ted Kennedy Hospitalized After Seizure (May 18, 2008)
- Underwent surgery: June 2, 2008CNN: Kennedy Brain Surgery 'Successful' (June 2, 2008)
- Cast vote in Congress: July 9, 2008New York Daily News: Ted Kennedy Appearance at DNC Likely (August 25, 2008)
- Opening night of 2008 Democratic National Convention: August 25, 2008New York Daily News: Ted Kennedy Appearance at DNC Likely (August 25, 2008)
- Has served as Senator from Massachusetts since 1962
- Has speech preparedNew York Daily News: Ted Kennedy Appearance at DNC Likely (August 25, 2008)
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Kennedy at the Convention
As planned, convention organizers aired a five-minute video tribute to the ailing Senator. It had been reported that the Senator would attend, but the five minute live speech, touting a message of "hope" and advocating universal health care, was a surprise.New York Daily News: Ted Kennedy Appearance at DNC Likely (August 25, 2008) -
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