Chappaquiddick
After being elected to the Senate in 1962, Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy quickly became known as a liberal who championed causes such as education and healthcare. Yet, the booming political career and public perception took a big hit on July 18, 1969, in a tragic event that became synonymous with its location, Chappaquiddick Island in Massachusetts. https://www.patreon.com/c/HistoryShortsPodcast CONNECT @ X Facebook YouTube Find us at www.historyshortspodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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