On this day in history, July 19, 1969, former Kennedy aide killed in 'Chappaquiddick incident'
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Mary Jo Kopechne's drowned body was discovered in Sen. Ted Kennedy's overturned car on this day in history, July 19, 1969. The event became known as the "Chappaquiddick incident."
What actually happened that night is unclear, for a multitude of reasons. "Because she was such a gentle, kind and idealistic person, all of us tried to help her feel that she still had a home with the Kennedy family." Christine Rousselle is a lifestyle reporter with Fox News Digital.
What is known is that Kennedy left a party late on the evening of July 18 with Kopechne, drove his car off Dike Bridge on Chappaquiddick Island, escaped from his car — and returned to his hotel.
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