Often referred to as "America's Family," the Kennedy clan is one that has everyone, including scientists, sociologists, biographers, and the world, fascinated. They are a family struck by tragedy, with almost ten deaths and numerous tragedies plaguing them throughout their lives. With so many unfortunate events occurring within one family, it leaves us to wonder: Is the Kennedy family cursed? Edward Klein, author of the best seller "The Kennedy Curse", says:
You know, as far I could look, as hard as I could look, I couldn't find a single family that had suffered as many calamities as the Kennedys, unless you go all the way back to Greek mythology and the House of Atreus. Since John Kennedy, the president, was assassinated in 1963, Kennedys and those associated with them have been dying at the rate of one every two years (CNN).
Joseph Patrick Kennedy and Rose Elizabeth Fitzgerald has nine children during their marriage: Joseph Jr., John, Rosemary, Kathleen, Eunice, Patricia, Robert, Jean, and Edward (Child). …
