Death at Chappaquiddick
Death at Chappaquiddick by Thomas L. Tedrow, published by Pelican Publishing Company in 1980, is an illustrated account that delves into the events surrounding the tragic incident involving Senator Edward Kennedy on July 19, 1969. This 240-page book presents a detailed examination of the circumstances leading to the death of Mary Jo Kopechne, exploring the alleged cover-up that followed and the implications for Kennedy’s political career. The narrative is grounded in an investigative approach, aiming to uncover the truth behind a night shrouded in mystery and deception.
Readers will find a thorough analysis of the events that transpired on Chappaquiddick Island, including the panic experienced by Kennedy and the subsequent actions he took that night. The book scrutinizes his account of the tragedy, raising questions about the decisions made in the critical moments following the accident. Tedrow’s work addresses themes of political accountability and the historical context of the 20th century in the United States, providing insights into the complexities of the case and its lasting impact on American political life.
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I still feel a lot of bitterness. It’s been a long time, but to me it was just yesterday. I’ll never forgive him. I don’t believe the truth has been told. I don’t know the truth. None of us knows the truth. It’s still a mystery . . . . There was just too
much deception, too much double talk and cover up.
— Joseph Kopechne, Women’s News Service
This then is the real horror of the case. Mary Jo in the
bottom of that upside-down car, wedged in, clawing, clutching and straining for
air and for life in the total blackness at the bottom of Poucha Pond with water
creeping higher and higher. Completely terrified, she waited for help from
Senator Kennedy – who was on the phone seeking help not for Mary Jo, but for
Senator Kennedy.
From Death at Chappaquiddick
On July 19, 1969, Senator Edward Kennedy drove off a bridge on
Chappaquiddick Island, leading to the death of his young female companion and,
the authors contend, an extensive cover up to protect Kennedy’s political
ambitions.
The Tedrow recreates the unexplained events of that fateful night, examine
the self-admitted panic of a U. S. senator, and point by point puncture
Kennedy’s sieve-like account of the tragedy.
The authors’ exhaustive investigation produces solid answers to curious
questions. Most damning of all, they present evidence that Kennedy fled the
scene in panic, then spent hours telephoning cronies seeking political
protection while a helpless Mary Jo Kapechne slowly suffocated in a pocket of
air inside the submerged auto.
Richard L. Tedrow served for 17 years as Chief Commissioner of the U. S.
Court of Military Appeal and is the author of the standard reference for U. S.
military court martials. Thomas Tedrow is a freelance writer in Houston, Texas.
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