Eunice Kennedy Shriver

Founder of Special Olympics

Eunice Kennedy Shriver was an American philanthropist, activist, and author. She was the sister of President John F. Kennedy and the wife of Sargent Shriver. Eunice was a pioneer in the field of disability rights and founded the Special Olympics in 1968. She was also a prominent advocate for women's rights and civil rights. Eunice received numerous awards for her work, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom. She...