Sen. Edward Kennedy, affectionately known as "Ted" or "Teddy", announced Monday that he will endorse Sen. Barack Obama as his selection for President of the United States.
“Even in the darkest hours, I know what America can achieve. I’ve seen it. I’ve lived it, and with Barack Obama, we can do it again,” Kennedy said.
Obama was surrounded by several members of the Kennedy family during the senator's speech, such as Caroline Kennedy, the daughter of former President John F. Kennedy, and Rep. Patrick Kennedy (D-R.I.), the Massachusetts senator’s son, both of whom also spoke on behalf of Kennedy.
The Kennedy family spoke in behalf of Obama, saying that they believe he is the person to best carry on the legacy of the slain President.
“I stand here with a great deal of humility,” Obama said when he rose to speak after the three Kennedys. “I know what your support means. I know the cherished place the Kennedy name holds in the hearts of the American people.”
Ted Kennedy reminded people that this race between Obama and Sen. Hillary Clinton is similar to that of his brother's. Harry Truman, the Democratic President, said that JFK did not have enough experience and faced public criticism for his youth.
Kennedy made his announcement at American University, the site of one of his brother's most famous speeches, his 1963 “Strategy of Peace” commencement address in which he called for a nuclear test ban treaty and an easing of Cold War tensions with the Soviet Union.
Kennedy is one of the most respected politicians in Congress.
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