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The history of the Kennedys is one of America’s most storied—and most tragic. The Daily Beast looks at some of the most famous, infamous, and quieter moments from Ted Kennedy’s new memoir, True Compass, and how he handled them.

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There are plenty of light moments in Edward M. Kennedy’s posthumous memoir, True Compass, which was released Monday. His austere father suggests that driving a car with a horn that sounds like a mooing cow may not be the best choice for a young man seeking to make a name...

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