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Eunice Kennedy Shriver

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Explore the rich collection of articles, speeches, videos, and galleries that tell the story of Eunice's life and her impact on people around the world.

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Parade Magazine: "The Sun Has Burst Through"

Brighter days are ahead for the retarded--but they still need your understanding
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A Message to the Special Olympics Movement on the Passing of Eunice Kennedy Shriver

Her faith in the athletes of Special Olympics was unfailing, even from the very start.
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World Games Expand the Movement

Early on, Eunice recognized the need for a platform to reach the larger public and mobilize people of influence around the movement.
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The Life of Sargent Shriver

He helped build peace by developing and implementing programs and policies structured to promote long-term, cumulative, peaceable change.
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The Shriver Family

Eunice strongly encouraged her children to learn and take the most from any activity; all the while reminding them of their responsibility to make a difference and contribute to the world.
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A Global Leader Advocating around the World

Eunice knew, that to a large extent, presidents, premiers and popes set the agenda for their followers. If you get to the head, you get to the heart.
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Eunice Kennedy Shriver's Awards & Recognitions

Tim Shriver put it best: "If you look at her brothers and sisters and all that they accomplished, no one will stand any higher than my mother."
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Dr. Paul Berman: Entering a Special World
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Dr. Paul Berman: Entering a Special World

Dr. Paul Berman, founder of Special Olympics' free Opening Eyes vision screenings, describes the world Eunice helped create, one of equality, personal growth and empowerment.
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Special Olympics Mourns the Loss of Eunice Kennedy Shriver

She has been a leader in the worldwide movement to improve and to enhance the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities for more than six decades.
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Special Olympics Continues to Unite Us

It was meant to be - to make my heart grow a little bigger.
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Remarks: 1991 Games

For we are the peacemakers.
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Remarks: 1987 World Games

Eunice Kennedy Shriver's Charge to the Athletes at the Opening Ceremonies of the International Summer Special Olympics Games. South Bend, Indiana, USA August 2, 1987
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