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The Kennedy family is one of America's wealthiest families. They are so important because many members of the family have played a major part in American politics. John Kennedy served as US President from 1961 up until his assassination in 1963. Robert Kennedy was Attorney General under his brother's administration and also served as a New York senator. He was also assassinated while campaigning for president in 1968. Edward Kennedy served as a Massachusetts senator for nearly fifty years up until his death. Eunice Kennedy founded the Special Olympics. Patricia Kennedy is famous for marrying English actor/singer Peter Lawford. Not to mention, their father Joseph Kennedy was US Ambassador to Great Britain during the 1930s.

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