A Senator's Life
Boston magazine looks back at the man who transcended his family—and his all-too-human failings—to become a legend.
- Senator Ted Kennedy, age 36, at a public forum in December 1968. Photograph by Wally McNamee/Corbis.
• The Best Kennedy
How the tragedies of Teddy's life made him into one of America's greatest senators.
By Chris Matthews
• ...But the Dream Should Die
Why Ted Kennedy should be the last Kennedy we ever elect.
By Joe Keohane
The liberal lion, remembered by those who knew him best.
By Francis Storrs
• ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Audio Clips from Interviews
Six audio excerpts from interviews that didn't make it into the magazine story.
• View a slide show featuring photographs of Edward M. Kennedy through the years.
• Our Edward M. Kennedy tribute page, featuring a round-up of articles from our archives.
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Originally published in Boston magazine, November 2009
