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Edward M. Kennedy tells the story of his life in his autobiography, "True Compass," drawing on decades of family history, political experience, and personal trials. From his early years in a celebrated New England family to his key role in his brother John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign, the book follows his journey to the Senate in 1962 and his decades of legislative work on civil rights, Vietnam, Watergate, and health care reform. Kennedy reflects on the deaths of his parents and brothers, his relationship with Victoria Reggie Kennedy, and his enduring commitment to public service, including his celebrated endorsement of Barack Obama. The narrative offers insight into domestic politics, family legacy, and the personal motivations that guided one of America’s longest-serving legislators.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Edward M. Kennedy
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