R. Sargent Shriver: Quick Facts
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| Also Known As | Robert Sargent Shriver, Jr. |
|---|---|
| Born | November 9, 1915 • Westminster • Maryland |
| Died | January 18, 2011 (aged 95) • Bethesda • Maryland |
| Founder | Special Olympics |
| Political Affiliation | Democratic Party |
| Awards And Honors | Presidential Medal of Freedom (1994) |
| Notable Family Members | spouse Eunice Kennedy Shriver • daughter Maria Shriver |
| Role In | United States presidential election of 1972 • United States presidential election of 1976 • War on Poverty |
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