## Kennedy Eugene Patrick
Kennedy Eugene Patrick was born on September 4, 1919, in Chicago, Illinois. He was a public figure and had a distinguished career in government and business.
**Early Life and Education**
Kennedy grew up in a middle-class family in Chicago. He attended public schools and graduated from high school in 1937. He then enrolled at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he studied political science. He graduated in 1941 with a bachelor's degree.
**Military Service**
After graduating from college, Kennedy enlisted in the United States Army. He served during World War II in the Pacific Theater. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for his actions during the Battle of Okinawa.
**Early Career**
After the war, Kennedy returned to Chicago and began his career in government. He was elected to the Illinois State Legislature in 1948 and served until 1952. In 1952, he was elected to the United States House of Representatives. He served in the House for four terms, until 1960.
**Political Career**
In 1960, Kennedy was elected to the United States Senate. He served in the Senate for two terms, until 1972. During his time in the Senate, he was a strong advocate for civil rights and social justice. He also served on the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
**Business Career**
After leaving the Senate, Kennedy entered the business world. He served as chairman of the board of directors of several major corporations, including Sears, Roebuck and Company and AT&T. He was also a founder of the Kennedy-Dunne Investment Bank.
**Later Life and Legacy**
Kennedy remained active in public life after retiring from business. He served on the boards of several charitable organizations and was a vocal advocate for public education. He died in Chicago on May 26, 2008, at the age of 88.
**Personal Life**
Kennedy was married to Patricia Kennedy. They had two children, a son and a daughter.
**Social Media**
Kennedy was not active on social media.
**Recent Projects**
Kennedy did not have any recent projects at the time of his death.
**Other Information**
Kennedy was a lifelong Democrat. He was a close friend of President John F. Kennedy. Kennedy was also a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.