Chappaquiddick incident

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:event
gptkbp:aftermath Ted Kennedy's speech at the Democratic National Convention
gptkbp:chappaquiddick_island is a small island off Martha's Vineyard.
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired books and films
gptkbp:date July 18, 1969
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Chappaquiddick incident
gptkbp:impact political career of Ted Kennedy
gptkbp:investigates several weeks
conducted by Massachusetts State Police
inconclusive regarding intent
published by the Boston Globe
gptkbp:involved gptkb:Ted_Kennedy
gptkb:Mary_Jo_Kopechne
gptkbp:kopechne's_age 28 years old at the time
gptkbp:kopechne's_body was recovered from the water
gptkbp:kopechne's_family sought answers
gptkbp:kopechne's_legacy remembered for her tragic death
gptkbp:kopechne's_memorial established in her honor
gptkbp:kopechne's_occupation campaign worker
gptkbp:legal_outcome Ted Kennedy faced no criminal charges
gptkbp:location Chappaquiddick Island, Massachusetts
gptkbp:mary_jo_kopechne's_background was a former secretary
gptkbp:mary_jo_kopechne's_funeral held in Pennsylvania
gptkbp:media_appearances often critical
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive
gptkbp:public_reaction controversial
held by the Massachusetts legislature
gptkbp:related_event Kennedy family tragedies
gptkbp:related_vehicle 1967 Oldsmobile Delmont 88
gptkbp:resulted_in death of Mary Jo Kopechne
gptkbp:significance highlighted issues of privilege and accountability
gptkbp:ted_kennedy's_age 37 years old at the time
gptkbp:ted_kennedy's_apology issued in a televised address
gptkbp:ted_kennedy's_controversies continued throughout his career
gptkbp:ted_kennedy's_defense claimed he was in shock
gptkbp:ted_kennedy's_legacy remains controversial
gptkbp:ted_kennedy's_political_impact shaped future elections
gptkbp:ted_kennedy's_political_party gptkb:Democratic_Party
gptkbp:ted_kennedy's_public_image was affected negatively
gptkbp:ted_kennedy's_public_support declined after the incident
gptkbp:ted_kennedy's_reputation suffered due to the incident
gptkbp:ted_kennedy's_response denied wrongdoing
gptkbp:ted_kennedy's_senate_career continued after the incident
gptkbp:ted_kennedy's_statement claimed he was unable to rescue Kopechne
gptkbp:theory surrounding the incident
gptkbp:time_of_incident approximately 11:15 PM
gptkbp:witnesses several witnesses present
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Edward_M._Kennedy
gptkb:Kennedy_Family
gptkb:Ted_Kennedy
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4