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The first night of the 2008 Democratic National Convention on August 25, 2008, displayed a special 15-minute tribute to Senator Edward Kennedy of Massachusetts, featuring a five minute video presentation from Kennedy himself, recorded at his family compound in Hyannis. Kennedy was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor earlier this year.
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Fast Facts
- Kennedy underwent brain surgery, chemo and radiation therapy
- Kennedy strong supporter of Barack Obama
- Theme for first night of DNC: "One Nation"Boston.com: Convention to salute Ted Kennedy (August 13, 2008)
- Also speaking at first night of convention: Michelle Obama, Nancy PelosiBoston.com: Convention to salute Ted Kennedy (August 13, 2008)
- Similar tribute made for Kennedy's brother, Robert, at the 1967 DNC after assassinationBostonHerald.com: DNC video crews prep for Ted K tribute (August 4, 2008)
- Presented by Caroline Kennedy
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Pelosi has paid tribute to Ted Kennedy, CNN missed this great end of speech.
@phillygirl1441 | November 08, 2009 04:56 AM -
Pelosi given tribute to Ted Kennedy in the debate on health care reform. Congress vote imminent #ukpolitics #HealthCareUs #us_health
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I do not want my health care destroyed because Congress wants to pay tribute to Ted Kennedy!! #tweetcongress #tcot #tlot
@gromance | November 07, 2009 07:49 PM -
Abilities United's ED Lynda Steele's tribute to Eunice Shriver Kennedy and Ted Kennedy available online!... http://bit.ly/O1Kub
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Ted Kennedy Memorial: Caroline Kennedy, the niece of the late Sen. Edward Kennedy, pays tribute to her uncle a.. http://bit.ly/3dILa2
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