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Ted Kennedy made a surprise appearance at the Democratic National Convention on the night of August 25, 2008. Kennedy, the eldest surviving patriarch of the Kennedy family, was advised against traveling by his physicians.New York Daily News: Ted Kennedy Appearance at DNC Likely (August 25, 2008) Kennedy's appearance was preceded by a video tribute presented by Caroline Kennedy.
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Fast Facts
- Spoke on the opening night of the 2008 Democratic Convention
- Date of speech: August 25, 2008
- Kennedy underwent brain surgery for a malignant brain tumor in June of 2008
- Was advised by his physicians to avoid traveling to DenverNew York Daily News: Ted Kennedy Appearance at DNC Likely (August 25, 2008)
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Ted Kennedy Speech DNC Quotes
"Nothing is going to keep me away from this special gathering tonight. I have come here tonight to stand with you, to change America, to restore it’s future, to rise to its best ideals, and to elect Barack Obama president of the United States."Washington Wire (WSJ.com): Kennedy Clan Shines at Democratic Convention (August 25, 2008) -
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CNN: Transcript: Edward Kennedy's DNC Speech
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CNN: Transcript: Edward Kennedy's DNC Speech
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..watching the president's speech at ted kennedy's funeral..excellent points made abt work/life balance..and giving
@nkogneto | November 12, 2009 10:41 PM -
Real quick, a impassionated speech from Ted Kennedy in 1978 about Health Care as a "Right" not a privilege. http://bit.ly/tQhwp
@WEAPorg | November 10, 2009 06:24 PM -
Pelosi has paid tribute to Ted Kennedy, CNN missed this great end of speech.
@phillygirl1441 | November 08, 2009 04:56 AM -
Got a little choked up during Pelosi's speech at the Ted Kennedy quote.
@ryangsims | November 07, 2009 11:39 PM
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Charlie Rose - Ted Sorensen (May 26, 2008) - $24.95
A conversation with Ted Sorensen, Author and Former Aide to President Kennedy.This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.
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