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Rosemary Kennedy was the eldest daughter of Joseph P. Kennedy Sr. and Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, and a sister of President John F. Kennedy. She had an intellectual disability and underwent a lobotomy in 1941, which left her incapacitated and isolated for the rest of her life.
2 Mac 2022 · Rosemary Kennedy was the eldest child of Joe and Rose Kennedy, and the aunt of John F. Kennedy. She suffered from mental illness and was lobotomized at 23, leading to a life of isolation and neglect.
The sister of JFK, Rosemary Kennedy was born into one of 20th-century America's most prominent political families. She was celebrated as a society beauty and presented to court at Buckingham Palace – but she disappeared from society at the age of 23, following a tragic decision taken by her father.
Rosemary Kennedy was the eldest daughter of Joseph and Rose Kennedy and the sister of President John F. Kennedy. She had intellectual disabilities and underwent a lobotomy that left her incapacitated, but she inspired her family and others to advocate for people with disabilities.
Watch Kate Clifford Larson talk about her book on Rosemary Kennedy, the intellectually disabled sister of President John F. Kennedy. Learn about her life, her family's secret, and her legacy.
15 Ogo 2016 · Rosemary Kennedy was the eldest daughter of Joe and Rose Kennedy, and the aunt of President John F. Kennedy. She had intellectual disabilities and was forced to undergo a sterilization procedure that ruined her life. Learn about her struggles, her family's secrets, and her legacy in this article.
3 Okt 2015 · Rosemary was the lost Kennedy daughter; disabled from birth, she was left profoundly damaged after a lobotomy at the age of 23. But she had a lasting influence on her family's...
