Donald Dowd
Encyclopedia
Donald Dowd was a long-time campaign aide to the Kennedy family
, including Senator Edward Kennedy
. He was a member of the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation, and worked there for almost 25 years. Richard E. Neal described Donald as legendary figure, and recalled him as a great friend and mentor. Dowd was the retired vice president of public affairs for Coca Cola in Boston
.
In 1968 Donald Dowd was on the campaign trail with Robert Kennedy when he was running for president
, when Kennedy was shot dead at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles
. He worked in President Kennedy's administration, in the Post Office Department
.
Kennedy family
In the United States, the phrase Kennedy family commonly refers to the family descending from the marriage of the Irish-Americans Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr. and Rose Elizabeth Fitzgerald that was prominent in American politics and government. Their political involvement has revolved around the...
, including Senator Edward Kennedy
Edward Kennedy
Edward Kennedy may refer to:*Ted Kennedy, Edward Moore "Ted" Kennedy , United States Senator from Massachusetts*Edward Kennedy , journalist who first reported the German surrender in World War II*Edward Kennedy, Jr., son of U.S...
. He was a member of the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation, and worked there for almost 25 years. Richard E. Neal described Donald as legendary figure, and recalled him as a great friend and mentor. Dowd was the retired vice president of public affairs for Coca Cola in Boston
Boston
Boston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had...
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In 1968 Donald Dowd was on the campaign trail with Robert Kennedy when he was running for president
President
A president is a leader of an organization, company, trade union, university, or country.Etymologically, a president is one who presides, who sits in leadership...
, when Kennedy was shot dead at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
. He worked in President Kennedy's administration, in the Post Office Department
United States Post Office Department
The Post Office Department was the name of the United States Postal Service when it was a Cabinet department. It was headed by the Postmaster General....
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