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Kerry Kennedy revealed that her mother, Ethel Kennedy, crawled into bed with Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis to pray the Rosary together during the former first lady’s final hours in 1994. This intimate memory is featured in Kerry’s new biography, 'Ethel Kennedy: The Extraordinary Life and Bold Legacy,' which highlights the deep bond between the two women despite their contrasting personalities.
A bronze bust of Robert F. Kennedy, installed in 1969 at the now-demolished RFK Memorial Stadium, was reported stolen between September 15 and October 1, 2026. The sculpture, created by Robert Berks, stood outside the main entrance for decades. Events DC, the site manager, filed a police report on October 1 after discovering the bust missing from its granite pedestal, which remains in storage. No suspects have been identified, and the theft occurred during the construction phase for a new stadium on the 180-acre site.
A historic bust of Robert F. Kennedy, which remained at the site of the demolished RFK Memorial Stadium, has been reported stolen. The statue went missing between September 15 and October 1, 2026, while the pedestal was left behind and placed in storage. No suspects have been identified, and the theft occurred as the Washington Commanders prepare to build a new stadium on the same 180-acre site.
The Libertarian Party has chosen Chase Oliver as their 2024 presidential candidate, rejecting Donald Trump and Robert F Kennedy. Oliver, a first-time presidential candidate, won after seven rounds of voting at the party's convention in Washington. Trump, who did not file paperwork to be considered, was booed during his speech, while Kennedy lost in the first round. Oliver aims to win 2% of the vote with a platform focused on decriminalizing abortion, limiting foreign wars, and cutting federal budgets.
During the launch of the USNS Robert F. Kennedy, a ship named after the late senator, Nancy Pelosi was asked about what Robert F. Kennedy would have thought about the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Pelosi stated that Kennedy would have called for justice rather than revenge, emphasizing his commitment to bringing people together and being respectful. The ship, part of a class of oilers named after civil rights leaders, will serve as a fueling vessel for the U.S. Navy. Pelosi and other speakers highlighted Kennedy's legacy as a champion of civil rights and his vision for a better future.