Daughter born to Kennedys at Jersey Shore
As the world this week mourned the 50th anniversary of her great-uncle's assassination, the newest Kennedy was born at the Jersey Shore.
As the world this week mourned the 50th anniversary of her great-uncle's assassination, the newest Kennedy was born at the Jersey Shore.
Nora Kara Kennedy was born 3:11 p.m. Tuesday at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center-Mainland Campus, the daughter of former U.S. Rep. Patrick Kennedy and his wife, Amy. Nora weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces and measured 18¼ inches.
Nora's birth comes three days before the anniversary of the assassination of John F. Kennedy, the 35th president and her great-uncle. Her father is the son of Edward "Ted" Kennedy, the late senator and youngest brother of the late president.
"This is an important year for the Kennedy family, especially this week as we remember President John F. Kennedy," the family wrote in a statement. "As we celebrate the birth of our daughter alongside our wonderful families, we honor the memories of those never far from our thoughts and turn a bittersweet time a whole lot sweeter."
Patrick Kennedy moved to Brigantine shortly after marrying Amy, an Absecon native, in July 2011. He has focused on mental-health issues since leaving Congress, choosing not to run for reelection after 16 years that saw his own high-profile struggles with substance abuse, bipolar conditions, and depression.
Amy Kennedy has a 5-year-old daughter, Harper, from a previous marriage; the couple also has an 18-month-old son, Owen.
"Amy and I are thrilled to welcome Nora to our family and are thrilled that both mom and baby are doing very well today. Harper and Owen are so excited to meet their baby sister," the family said, later adding:
"We feel truly blessed."
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