Rose Kennedy
Rose Elizabeth Fitzgerald Kennedy (July 22, 1890 – January 22, 1995) was an American philanthropist, socialite, and the matriarch of the Kennedy family. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, she was the eldest child of John F. Fitzgerald, a prominent politician and Mayor of Boston, and Mary Josephine Hannon. Her life was marked by both her family's political successes and tragedies, including the assassinations of two of her sons, President John F. Kennedy and Senator Robert F. Kennedy.
Early Life
Rose Fitzgerald was born into a politically active family. Her father, John F. Fitzgerald, known as "Honey Fitz," was a well-known figure in Boston politics, serving several terms as Mayor of Boston and as a U.S. Congressman. Her education was at the Convent of the Sacred Heart in Boston and the Netherlands, reflecting her family's emphasis on education and public service.
Marriage and Family
In 1914, Rose married Joseph P. Kennedy Sr., a businessman who would go on to become a leading figure in American politics and the patriarch of the Kennedy dynasty. The couple had nine children, including future U.S. President John F. Kennedy, Senators Robert F. Kennedy and Edward M. Kennedy, and Eunice Kennedy Shriver, founder of the Special Olympics.
Public Life and Philanthropy
Throughout her life, Rose Kennedy was deeply involved in charitable work and the Catholic Church. She was particularly active in organizations that supported children with intellectual disabilities, a cause close to her heart due to her daughter Rosemary's condition. Her commitment to her faith and philanthropy earned her numerous awards, including the Papal countess title from Pope Pius XII.
Later Years and Legacy
Rose Kennedy lived to see the tragic deaths of four of her children, including the assassinations of John and Robert Kennedy. Despite these personal losses, she remained a symbol of strength and resilience, continuing her charitable work until her death in 1995 at the age of 104.
Rose Kennedy's legacy is reflected in the numerous public service initiatives and political careers pursued by her children and grandchildren, making the Kennedy family one of the most influential in American political history.
See Also
Transform your life with W8MD's budget GLP-1 injections from $125.
W8MD offers a medical weight loss program to lose weight in Philadelphia. Our physician-supervised medical weight loss provides:
- Most insurances accepted or discounted self-pay rates. We will obtain insurance prior authorizations if needed.
- Generic GLP1 weight loss injections from $125 for the starting dose.
- Also offer prescription weight loss medications including Phentermine, Qsymia, Diethylpropion, Contrave etc.
NYC weight loss doctor appointments
Start your NYC weight loss journey today at our NYC medical weight loss and Philadelphia medical weight loss clinics.
- Call 718-946-5500 to lose weight in NYC or for medical weight loss in Philadelphia 215-676-2334.
- Tags:NYC medical weight loss, Philadelphia lose weight Zepbound NYC, Budget GLP1 weight loss injections, Wegovy Philadelphia, Wegovy NYC, Philadelphia medical weight loss, Brookly weight loss and Wegovy NYC
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates, categories Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
