Eunice Kennedy Shriver's Legacy
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In those days, mentally challenged children were largely out-of-sight, hidden away. The prospect of these youngsters succeeding at anything -- especially sports -- was viewed as preposterous.
Michael R. Gardner | Posted 05.25.2011