Late senator helped lower voting age to 18 and sponsored many college grant and loan programs. By Gil Kaufman Senator Edward Kennedy Photo: Bruce Hoertal/ Liaison/ Getty Images Senator Edward Kennedy was known for many things in his 46-year Senate career, including a tenacity that could put the fear into presidents both Democratic and Republican, a willingness to work with colleagues across the aisle to pass major legislation and a focus on improving the lives of children and young people. For decades, Kennedy, who passed away on Tuesday at 77 after a long battle with brain cancer, sponsored a number of bills that greatly enriched the lives of America’s youth
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How Did Senator Edward Kennedy’s Work Affect Young People?
