Biography:A successful businessman, investor and billionaire in today's money Kennedy is best known as the father of three political leaders: President John F. Kennedy, U.S. Representative Ted Kennedy and Senator Robert F. Kennedy.
A leading member of the Democratic Party, he served as the United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom from 1938 until late 1940 and was active in the political careers of his sons.
Born: September 6, 1888 Birthplace:Boston, Massachusetts, USA