SENATOR EDWARD KENNEDY AT GRAVE OF PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY

Senator Edward Kennedy, D-Massachusetts, is seen here in this November 20, 1968 file photo at the grave of his brother, President John F. Kennedy. The Senator also visited the grave of his brother Senator Robert F. Kennedy, who would have been 43 years old on this date. Accompanying Senator Kennedy are; Kerry, David, Courtney, Christopher, Michael (all children of Robert F. Kennedy), Edward Jr., and Kara (both children of Senator Edward Kennedy). (UPI/File)

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