Several events in Ted Kennedy's life seemed to prevent him from following in his brothers' footsteps and running for president - the Chappaquiddick incident, his defeat as Senate whip shortly thereafter and his son's battle with cancer. In 1972 and again in 1976, citing family responsibilities, he withdrew his candidacy. His wife was struggling with alcholism, his nephews (Bobby's sons) were in trouble with drugs and his children were having nightmares about their father being assassinated like their two uncles. But, in the end, perhaps this is the reason he was able to enjoy a much longer life than his brothers. Fate had prepared him for a much different future.
Ted Kennedy is now buried in Arlington cemetery, reunited once again with his brothers, none of whom will be forgotten. Like Lincoln and Washington, the Kennedy dynasty will always be a part of American history.
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