TIL that Rosemary Kennedy, JFK's sister, was given a lobotomy at age 23. The family feared she would disgrace their reputation.

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TIL that Rosemary Kennedy, JFK's sister, was given a lobotomy at age 23. The family feared she would disgrace their reputation.

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Today I Learned (TIL)@zerobytes.monster · 4 months ago

Rosemary Kennedy: The sad life of President Kennedy's younger sister

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Rose and Joe Kennedy, the parents of President John F. Kennedy, tried to erase all detail about their handicapped daughter Rosemary.

The original post: /r/todayilearned by /u/Morganbanefort on 2025-03-13 03:49:01.

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