| Ted Kennedy | |
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| 42nd President of the United States | |
| In office:
Januay 20, 1981 - January 20, 1989 | |
| Preceded by: | Ronald Reagan |
| Succeded by: | George H. W. Bush |
| United States Senator from Massachusetts | |
| In office:
November 7, 1962 - December 22, 1980 | |
| Preceded by: | Ben Smith |
| Succeded by: | Paul G. Kirk |
| Biography | |
| Born: |
February 22 1932, Boston, Massachusetts |
| Died | August 25 2009, Hyannis Port, Massachusetts |
| Nationality: | American |
| Political party: | Democratic |
| Spouse: |
Jacqueline Lee Bouvier (1953 - 1994) |
| Children: | Kara, Edward, Patrick |
| Alma mater: |
Harvard College |
| Occupation: | Politician, Lawyer |
| Religion: | Roman Catholic |
Ted Kennedy was an American politician who served as the 41st President of the United States (1981 - 1989).
The most notable achievement off his Presidency was the introduction of the affordable healthcare act (also known as Kennedycare). In 1984 he was re-elected with a majority percentage of the popular vote.
Early Life[]
Senate Career[]
1980 Presidential Election[]
Main Article: United States presidential election, 1980
After much speculation Kennedy finally decided he would seek the Democratic Presidential nomination in 1980. He was the clear frontrunner.
First Term[]
1984 Presidential Election[]
Second Term[]
The dominating factor of Kennedy's second term was the Gary Hart sex scandal, which was ulitimatly to result in Hart's resignation from office. The scandal ravaged the Democratic Party, and although Kennedy himself wasn't involved it did damage his approval ratings significantly.