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.
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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Fast Facts
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Spoke on the opening night of the 2008 Democratic Convention
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Date of speech
August 25, 2008
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Kennedy underwent brain surgery for a malignant brain tumor in June of 2008
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