Misfortune in the Kennedy Family
The Kennedy family is one of the most visible in the United States, and has
encountered a series of misfortunes. The following is a chronology of the
accidents and deaths in the family:
Joseph P. Kennedy Jr.: Son of Joseph and Rose. Killed in plane crash in 1944
in World War II at age 29.
Rosemary Kennedy: Daughter of Joseph and Rose. Institutionalized since 1941
because of retardation and failed lobotomy.
Kathleen Kennedy: Daughter of Joseph and Rose. Died in pl
