The Shriver Family
As a member of America's First Family, our version of Britain's Royal Family, Eunice has had a spotlight pointed at or around her for her entire life, first as a daughter, then as a sister and finally as a mother. The pressure of trying to compete with famous parents, famous siblings, and, later, even your own famous progeny, would seem to be a daunting task. It just never seemed so to Eunice.
Eunice Shriver surrounded by her five children, Bobby, Maria, Anthony, Timothy, Mark. Seated next to Eunice is her husband Sargent Shriver at their Potomac MD home celebrating her birthday on July 09, 2006
Photo by Laurence L. Levin
The Kennedy family proudly pose outside their home. Pictured (left to right) Eunice, John, Rosemary, Jean Joseph, Ted, Rose, Joseph Jr., Kathleen, Robert and Pat.
Eunice's very special relationship with her sister, Rosemary who had intellectual disability inspired her lifelong work to create a more accepting and inclusive world for people with intellectual disabilities.
Eunice with her family at Hyannisport, Massachusetts prior to playing football.
Sisters Jean and Patricia, and brothers Robert and John with Eunice at far right. Eunice's brother John became U.S. President in 1961, and Robert was a U.S. senator. Sisters Jean and Patricia, and brothers Robert and John with Eunice at far right. Eunice's brother John became U.S. President in 1961, and Robert was a U.S. senator.
Eunice's mother, Rose, sisters Jean and Patricia, Eunice and brother Ted enjoy a moment with Barbara Streisand during the World Premiere of "Funny Lady."
Jean, Patricia, Eunice and their sister-in-law Ethel Kennedy suit up for a game of floor hockey.
Eunice and husband Sargent Shriver applaud during the Parade of Athletes of the 1985 World Winter Games in Park City, Utah.
Eunice and her son Bobby Shriver enjoy a moment at athletics competition during the 1979 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Brockport, New York.
Eunice and daughter Maria enjoy a moment together at the 1981 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Smugglers Notch, Vermont.
Sargent and Eunice congratulate son Tim Shriver and his wife, Linda, at the closing ceremony of the 1995 Special Olympics World Games in New Haven.
The Shriver family gather at their favorite summer spot, Hyannisport, Massachusetts, during 1996.
Shriver family gather together to enjoy the Closing Ceremony of the 2003 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Dublin.
Eunice holds up a birthday wish to son Bobby with Linda and Timothy Shriver at the "Invest in a Life" global announcement at the New York Stock Exchange on April 28, 2003.
Eunice and daughter Maria with Special Olympics Global Messenger Serena Silvi from Italy at the 20th anniversary premiere of the movie "E.T.: The Extraterrestrial."
Eunice and Maria join more than 1,000 family members in the audience as they enjoy the Global Family Forum at the 2007 World Games in Shanghai. Eunice and Maria join more than 1,000 family members in the audience as they enjoy the Global Family Forum at the 2007 World Games in Shanghai.
Eunice and her family attend the unveiling of her portrait at the National Gallery of Art in May 2009.
Eunice and her son Anthony enjoy a moment together.
Eunice, Sargent and their grandchildren celebrate her birthday in 2006.
Sargent, Eunice's husband and collaborator in Special Olympics.
Eunice's son Bobby, the co-founder of the A Very Special Christmas music albums benefiting Special Olympics.
Eunice's daughter Maria is first lady of California, a broadcast journalist and an author.
Timothy, the Chairman and CEO of Special Olympics International, is one of Eunice's sons.
Eunice's son Mark is vice president of Save The Children, a U.S. charity. McCallum in Blue Link.
Eunice's son Anthony founded Best Buddies International, which helps people with intellectual disabilities find employment and social opportunities.
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