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Sen. Ted Kennedy attends birthday party for Cardinal Richard Cushing



Sen. Ted Kennedy attends birthday party for Cardinal Richard Cushing

Cardinal Richard Cushing, celebrating his 75th birthday on August 24, 1970, cuts the birthday cake at a private party at the Sheraton Plaza Hotel. Looking on, LTR: Special envoy to the Vatican, Henry Cabot Lodge, Mass. Gov. Francis Sargent and Sen. Edward M. Kennedy. (UPI Photo/Files)

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