Eunice Kennedy Shriver

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Philanthropist · United States

Date of birth: July 10, 1921
Died on August 11, 2009: Died at the age of 88; Would have turned 105 today

American philanthropist; founder of the Special Olympics; sister of John F. Kennedy (1921–2009)

The story behind the name

Eunice Kennedy Shriver was a philanthropist (United States). Eunice Kennedy Shriver was born on July 10, 1921 in Brookline. Among other things, Eunice Kennedy Shriver was known for John Carroll Society and The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty. Eunice Kennedy Shriver founded Special Olympics.

Known interest

Special Olympics

Founded company

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Official websitespecialolympics.org

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Facts about Eunice

Born: July 10, 1921 in Brookline
Died: August 11, 2009
Nationality: United States
Occupations: Philanthropist, Athletics competitor, Founder, Sociologist, and Social activist
Sport: athletics
Languages: English
Education: Stanford University
Fame: Wikipedia articles in 33 languages

Birthday

Date of birth: July 10, 1921
Born on a: Sunday
Zodiac sign: Cancer

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What makes Eunice Kennedy Shriver unique

Generation: Greatest Generation
In memory: Died at the age of 88
Today: Would have turned 105 today

First award in 1966, the year Eunice Kennedy Shriver turned 45.

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Awards

Award	Year
Lasker-Bloomberg Public Service Award	1966
Presidential Medal of Freedom	1984
Laetare Medal	1988
National Women's Hall of Fame	1998
Order of the Smile	–

Groups

Name	From	To
John Carroll Society	–	–
The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty	–	–

Founded companies

Name	Year
Special Olympics	–

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