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 | | The Foundation, established in 1946 as a memorial to Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr.—the eldest son, who was killed in World War II—has two major objectives: to seek the prevention of mental retardation by identifying its causes, and to improve the means by which society deals with citizens who have mental retardation. |
 | | Under Shriver’s leadership, the Foundation has helped achieve many significant advances, including the following: 1961 The establishment of the President Kennedy Committee on Mental Retardation 1962 Development of the National Institute for Child Health and Human Development 1962 Creation of the Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. |
 | | Her decency and goodness have touched the lives of many, and Eunice Kennedy Shriver deserves America’s praise, gratitude and love." Eunice Kennedy Shriver is married to Sargent Shriver, Chairman of the Board of Special Olympics and former Director of the Peace Corps and the Office of Economic Opportunity, and former U.S. ambassador to France. |
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