Edward M. Kennedy
1932 - 2009
From the Depths, a Life Story
Kennedy's memoir "True Compass" explores Kennedy's personal life and career, as well as the story of the Kennedy dynasty.
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Key Coverage
Video: Washington Bids Farewell
United by Spirit, Service
A Search for Redemption
Senators Pay Tribute to Kennedy
Hundreds Pay Respects
Kennedy: Behavior 'Inexcusable' | Video: Memoir
Gov. Patrick Sets Special Election
Democrats Consider Health Committee Successor
Four Brothers, One Enduring Spirit
Laid to Rest at Arlington
Multimedia
Narrated Gallery
Sen. Kennedy (D-Mass.), the 'liberal lion,' served more than four decades in the Senate. Vincent Bzdek, author of 'The Kennedy Legacy,' narrates the slideshow.
Interactive Timeline
A look at Kennedy's rise to power and influence in the Senate.
Photo Gallery
Citizens from Massachusetts to Washington D.C. honor Kennedy.
Photo Gallery
A gallery documenting the procession from Hyannis Port to Boston.
Photo Gallery
The funeral featured remembrances from the Massachusetts senator's family and a eulogy by President Obama.
From the Archives
- Speech Excerpts
- Kennedy's Voting Record
(The U.S. Congress Votes Database) - Who's the Real Republican?
(Dan Balz's Take, Oct. 15, 2007) - 'The Cause of My Life'
(Newsweek, Edward M. Kennedy, Jul 18, 2009) - U.S. Senator Since 1962
(whorunsgov.com)
Live Discussions
Q & A Transcript
Congress After Kennedy
Washington Post congressional reporter Paul Kane takes questions online.
Q & A Transcript
Remembering Kennedy
Ben Bradlee, vice president at large and former executive editor of The Washington Post, and Sally Quinn, staff writer and moderator of On Faith at The Post, discussed Kennedy's life and career.
Related Stories
Victoria Kennedy was Kennedy's soul mate, closest political adviser and, after he was diagnosed with a brain tumor last year, his primary caregiver.
- Obama Delivers Eulogy
- Crowds Gather on the Hill
- An Icon of the Past?
- The Man Many Love to Loathe
- Burial Continues Family Legacy
- A Push to Fill Vacancy
- Liberal Groups Call for Appointee
- Leadership Style
- Senators Reflect
- Kennedy Worked Until the End
- Kennedy's Body Arrives in Boston
- Temporary Replacement?
- Town Halls Mention Kennedy
- Missed in Health Debate
- Passing Shines Light on Political Dynasties
- Future of the Family Unclear
- The Kennedy Family Tree
- Diary: Advocate for Federal Workers
- Governor Hopes to Name Interim Senator
- What About Camelot?
- The Take: A Legislator Like No Other
- Kennedy to Be Buried Near Brothers
- 44: Obama Mourns Passing of 'a Colleague, a Counselor and a Friend'
- The Fix: What Kennedy Means (And What He Doesn't)
- Ezra Klein: The Cause of Ted Kennedy's Life
- On Faith: Mixed Catholicism
- Capitol Briefing: Washington Reacts
- Political Browser: Multiple Roles in Life, Politics
- The Fix: Kennedy, 59 Seats and the Next Five Months
- Health Care Rx: How Will Kennedy's Death Affect Reform?
Opinions
E.J. Dionne
The road to compromise isn't paved with premature concessions.
- Parker: One Kennedy, Two Americas
- Broder: Tackling Life Head-on
- Dionne: His Humanity
- Topic A: Kennedy Up Close
- Editorial: A Steady Course
- Achenblog: We Need More Ted Kennedys
- Will: A Positive Balance
- Cohen: The Burdens of Legacy
- RePosted: Selection of Op-Eds Published in The Post
- Capehart: Biden's Stirring Tribute to Kennedy
- Pearlstein: Health Reform's Kennedy-Nixon Deal
- Robinson: The Prince's Grace
- Meyerson: What the Irish Built
- Garin: The Art of Compromise
- Dionne: The Kennedy Way
- Parker: One Kennedy, Two Americas
