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Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy (July 22, 1890 – January 22, 1995) was the wife of Joseph Kennedy and the mother of President John F. Kennedy.
Well-known for her philanthropic efforts and for leading the Grandparents` Parade at age 90 at the Special Olympics, Rose`s life and work are documented in the Oscar-nominated short documentary Rose Kennedy: A Life to Remember.
Rose is also one of six women from the United States to have the title Papal Countess bestowed upon her by the Roman Catholic Church. She received this honor in 1951 by Pope Pius XII in recognition of her "exemplary motherhood and many charitable works."
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