Joseph P. Kennedy III
Joseph P. Kennedy III
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Full Name and Common Aliases
Joseph Patrick Kennedy III was born on October 4, 1980, to Joseph P. Kennedy II and Sheila Brewster Rauch Kennedy.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born: October 4, 1980
Currently active in public life
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Nationality: American
Profession:
United States Representative for Massachusetts's 4th congressional district (2013-2021)
Member of the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services
Member of the U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor
Former Marine Corps Reserve officer
Early Life and Background
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Joseph P. Kennedy III was born in Boston, Massachusetts, to a family with a long history of public service. His grandfather, Joseph P. Kennedy Sr., served as the United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom from 1938 until 1940. Kennedy's great-grandfather, Patrick Kennedy, was an Irish immigrant who settled in East Boston and became a successful businessman.
Kennedy grew up in Brookline, Massachusetts, where he attended the local public schools before graduating from Harvard University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2003. He then earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Harvard Law School in 2009.
Major Accomplishments
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As a member of Congress, Kennedy focused on issues related to education, financial services, and healthcare. Some notable accomplishments include:
Introducing legislation aimed at increasing access to higher education for low-income students
Advocating for increased funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to support medical research
* Supporting efforts to reform the student loan system
Notable Works or Actions
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In 2010, Kennedy served as a prosecutor in the Cape and Islands district attorney's office. He investigated cases related to substance abuse and worked with local law enforcement agencies to combat crime.
During his time in Congress, Kennedy was an outspoken advocate for progressive policies and social justice causes. He co-sponsored legislation aimed at addressing climate change, protecting workers' rights, and promoting social welfare programs.
Impact and Legacy
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Kennedy's dedication to public service has had a lasting impact on the communities he has served. His commitment to increasing access to higher education and supporting medical research has benefited countless individuals and families in Massachusetts and across the country.
His willingness to take on challenging issues and advocate for progressive policies has inspired others to follow in his footsteps. As a member of Congress, Kennedy's work will continue to shape the nation's policy agenda for years to come.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Joseph P. Kennedy III is widely quoted and remembered due to his dedication to public service, his commitment to progressive policies, and his willingness to take on challenging issues. As a member of Congress, he has used his platform to raise awareness about critical issues facing the nation and to advocate for meaningful change.
His legacy will be measured by the impact he has had on the lives of those he has served, and by the continued influence of his ideas and policies in shaping the nation's agenda.
Quotes by Joseph P. Kennedy III
I’ve had a tough time learning how to act like a Congressman. Today I accidentally spent some of my own money.
I’m extremely proud of my family’s record of public service to Massachusetts and the nation.
I'm extremely proud of my family's record of public service to Massachusetts and the nation.
It's my name on the ballot, and it's me running this race. I'm the one doing this. Not my father and not my grandfather and not my great-uncle and not President Kennedy.
It's really important for me to do the fundamentals of this job really, really well. And to let people know that I think the core responsibilities of a member of Congress aren't seeking the national headlines or being the spokesperson on this issue or that issue when you just get there.
There's an old rule of thumb in politics that 90 percent of all 90 year-olds vote and 25 percent of all 25 year-olds vote.
Elective office and public service are obviously something that have long ties with my family, and something I'm definitely interested in.
Every member of my family knows that running for office is a personal decision.
Republicans aren't bad people. They've got some views that are legitimate... and I'd like to think they believe the same of me.
I believe this country was built on a simple promise: that each of us deserves a fair shot.