Ethel Kennedy

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/ethel-kennedy

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Ethel Kennedy born?April 11, 1928
2. When did Ethel Kennedy die?October 10, 2024
3. What is Ethel Kennedy known for?Her extensive and impactful career as a human rights advocate
4. What is the career focus?Human rights advocacy, social justice initiatives
5. Who was Ethel Kennedy?Ethel Kennedy was a human rights advocate and a member of the Kennedy family, married to Robert F. Kennedy.
6. How many children did Ethel Kennedy have?She was a mother to eleven children.

Human Rights Advocate: An individual committed to the promotion, protection, and realization of fundamental human rights for all people.
U.S. Senator: A legislative representative elected to the United States Senate, playing a key role in federal lawmaking and oversight.
U.S. President: The chief executive officer of the United States, responsible for leading the executive branch and national policy.
Social Justice: The concept of fair and just relations between the individual and society, measured by the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges.