Ted Kennedy

Edward "Ted" Kennedy was an American politician who served as the United States Senator from Massachusetts from November 7,1962 until his death on August 25, 2009. Ted Kennedy also served as the Senate Majority Whip from January 3, 1969 to January 3, 1971; the Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee from January 3, 1979 to January 3, 1981; and the Chair of the Senate Health Committee multiple times, with his longest tenure lasting from January 3, 1987 to January 3, 1995. He is the brother of former U.S. Attorney General and Senator Robert F. Kennedy and former President John F. Kennedy.