Talk:Ted Kennedy

1968 nomination-draft talk and young age
Yes, I see comment about "draft Ted" in wake of Robert's death, and concern that Ted, then 36, wasn't more than a stand-in. Did anyone specifically mention that this was the first presidential election where Ted was old enough for President and Vice President? Then as now, the youngest President was Teddy Roosevelt, age 42, with JFK himself the youngest to be elected President at age 43. Carlm0404 (talk) 06:27, 31 December 2020 (UTC)


 * I thought of Richard Nixon running for Vice President in 1952 and realized he was 35 at time of 1948 election. Carlm0404 (talk) 06:53, 2 January 2021 (UTC)
 * Later I thought of FDR being Democratic VP nominee in 1920. (He lost.) He was 38, turning 39 on 30 Jan. 1921, but because of later inauguration day (it was still March 4), he was legally eligible in 1916 because he reached 35 before inauguration. Carlm0404 (talk) 00:31, 6 February 2021 (UTC)
 * [Added 20 May: legally eligible TO BE ELECTED PRESIDENT OR VICE PRESIDENT in 1916]Carlm0404 (talk) 09:06, 20 May 2021 (UTC)

other comments regarding running for President
I remember (before Chappaquiddick?) comment that he could be a candidate up to the year 2000. The 1972 novelty record "Convention '72" used, from a recent single, the spoken words "I am the Magnificent" in referring to him, although this was after Chappaquiddick. Later being champion of liberal causes was noted as no longer being constrained by consideration of run for President. Carlm0404 (talk) 00:57, 6 February 2021 (UTC)

"Lion of the Senate" listed at Redirects for discussion
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Full committee title
2601:647:CB03:2A60:EC16:62D4:9A79:1374 (talk) 18:49, 18 June 2022 (UTC)Ray Glock-Grueneich - The main box under the Kennedy's portrait states he was Chair of the Senate "Health Committee." The formal title of that Committee was during all of Kennedy's Chairmanship "Health, Education, Labor and Pensions" Committee, also known by the acronym "HELP." Although Kennedy is best known in terms of legislative achievements for his contributions to the field of health, it is also important that he had an important influence on education and labor matters during his tenure as Chair of this committee. I suggest we substitute "Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP)" for "Health" in this box.

I realize the downside of my suggestion is that the full title is lengthy, and for this reason I think my suggestion should be up for consideration, rather than merely inserted unilaterally by me.

The subject committee was formed in 1869 and has had several titles. It began as the Committee on Education. It has had its current title since 1999.

Ray Glock-Grueneich

Semi-protected edit request on 15 June 2023
Ted Kennedy was also the longest-serving U.S. Senator who was never president pro tempore of the United States Senate. 2600:1017:B837:A10F:51F9:C8F0:AC5A:E158 (talk) 22:41, 15 June 2023 (UTC)
 * Red question icon with gradient background.svg Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. DreamRimmer (talk) 02:08, 16 June 2023 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 2 July 2024
In the "Early 1990s" section, please change "Cassone said that Ted Kennedy subsequently walked in on her and Patrick, who was dressed only in a nightshirt and had a weird look on his face" to "Cassone said that Ted Kennedy subsequently walked in on her and Patrick; Ted was dressed only in a nightshirt and had a weird look on his face." It was Ted, not Patrick, who was dressed only in a nightshirt, per the two cited sources. 2001:BB6:47ED:FA58:A9DB:3A73:F003:C94 (talk) 11:51, 2 July 2024 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done for now: I cannot find the text you are referring to. Geardona (talk to me?) 00:10, 3 July 2024 (UTC)
 * It's in the middle of the second paragraph of the "Early 1990s" section. If you can't find it, use CTRL–F and search for "Cassone said that Ted Kennedy subsequently walked in on her and Patrick, who was dressed only in a nightshirt and had a weird look on his face", or even just "Cassone said". 2001:BB6:47ED:FA58:F46A:D168:6CB0:D846 (talk) 11:27, 3 July 2024 (UTC)
 * ✅ Geardona (talk to me?) 12:41, 3 July 2024 (UTC)