The Kennedy Family Scandals: Corrupt Legacies and Hidden Truths

The American political dynasty of the Kennedy family, with their celebrated presence on the political and social stage, often garners the title of America's royal family. However, recent historical investigations and recent revelations shed new light on the corruption and ills of this family, particularly through the revelations brought forth by CIA Agent Sam Halpern.

The CIA's Dirty Work

CIA Agent Sam Halpern, in his extensive four-decade career, undertook a covert mission to tarnish the reputation of the Kennedy family, leading to the invention of numerous fictitious stories. One of the most notorious tales involved Joe Kennedy, the father of the late President John F. Kennedy. Halpern fabricated the story that Joe Kennedy, a prominent businessman and diplomat, was a bootlegger who only sold whiskey once before his Catholic guilt made him stop. Another elaborate lie was the claim that he made a deal with Chicago mobsters to get his son elected to high office. These rumors were designed to besmirch the Kennedy name and cast a shadow over the family's political endeavors.

A Family of Scoundrels

Joe Sr., as the father, was not beyond suspicion of moral corruption. He had a penchant for engaging in illegal activities like buying votes and even bootlegging, passing these behaviors down to his sons. However, the most defining recklessness displayed by the Kennedy family was their rearing of their only daughter, Rosemary.

During the excruciating birth of Rosemary, doctors advised her mother, Rose Kennedy, not to push, but to wait for the doctor's arrival to ensure that the birth process did not deprive the child of oxygen. Tragically, these instructions resulted in Rosemary experiencing brain damage due to oxygen deprivation. Despite her beautiful appearance and the occasional outbursts, Rosemary was not as intelligent as her siblings, presenting a potentially damaging image for the family.

Secrets and Lies

Joe Kennedy, who openly acknowledged the severity of the situation, resorted to extreme measures. He approached a doctor who proposed a lobotomy to hopefully calm the one-sided aspects of his daughter's behavior. Concerned with the potential impact on his political and social legacy, he arranged for the surgery without informing Rose, his wife, for nearly two decades.

Unbeknownst to his family, the lobotomy was a catastrophic procedure. Rosemary's post-operation behavior dramatically declined, and her younger sister, Jean, was misled into believing that the surgery had been successful. This deceit continued until 1961, when Joe Kennedy suffered a debilitating stroke, preventing him from conveying the truth to his children. It was then that the shocking truth was revealed: Rosemary was institutionalized at St. Coletta, a Catholic facility in Jefferson, Wisconsin, from 1949 until her passing.

Conclusion

As the truth unraveled, it became clear that the Kennedy family's image as America's beloved aristocracy was far from accurate. The corruption, deceit, and immoral actions taken by its members, both in their personal and political lives, tarnish the family’s legacy. It is important for the American public and history to reevaluate the idols of yore and look at them with a more rigorous and objective lens.