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BOSTON — In death as in life, Massachusetts Sen. Edward Kennedy on Friday brought together political rivals — this time to celebrate his life and half-century of service to his country. A who’s who of politics gathered at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library in Boston for the private service featuring music, laughter and calls to continue to fight for Kennedy’s last political wish — health coverage for all Americans.
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Edward M. Kennedy, 1932—2009
Kennedy in 2006 (AP)
Edward M. Kennedy, who represented Massachusetts in the U.S. Senate for 46 years and made a deeply personal connection to millions of Americans, died Aug. 25, 2009, after a 15-month battle with brain cancer. He was 77.
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