Institute Resources
In addition to its exhibits and public programs, a variety of resources are available to assist different audiences in learning more about the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate and its work. Resources are available for Educators, Students, Scholars and Researchers, and the Press.
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Public Programs
100 Years of Freedom: Ireland Then and Now
The Institute presented this program on September 27, 2016 in honor of the Irish centenary. -
Senator Kennedy Speeches
1980 Democratic National Convention
Senator Kennedy addressed the Democratic National Convention in New York City in 1980 after a heated primary campaign. During his dramatic speech he called for a renewed commitment to social and economic justice for all. -
Senator Kennedy Speeches
2008 Democratic National Convention
In a surprise appearance at the 2008 Democratic National Convention, Senator Kennedy spoke about new leadership and the hope for a “better country and a newer world.” -
Press Kits
2016 National Civics Survey Results
Result of a national poll to probe Americans’ knowledge of the Senate, levels of civic interest and attitudes towards government. -
Kennedy Institute Poll: Americans Speak on the United States Senate
2018 KENNEDY INSTITUTE POLL: AMERICANS SPEAK ON THE UNITED STATES SENATE
In an effort to better understand Americans’ knowledge of and perceptions about the United States Senate, the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate partnered with leading Republican and Democratic polling firms Public Opinion Strategies and Hart Research to conduct a bipartisan national survey assessing how voters think elected leaders can make Congress work better, the issues voters want Senators to prioritize, and voters’ levels of civic engagement. -
Public Programs
A conversation with author Maurice Fitzpatrick on "John Hume in America: From Derry to D.C."
Author and filmmaker Maurice Fitzpatrick will discuss his seminal book, "John Hume in America: From Derry to D.C.". A book signing will follow. -
Public Programs
A Conversation with Historian & Author Harlow Giles Unger on his biography, Henry Clay: America’s Greatest Statesman
Historian Harlow Giles Unger spoke about his newly released book, Henry Clay: America’s Greatest Statesman. Henry Clay was a Kentucky lawyer, congressman, senator, secretary of state, and four-time presidential candidate, Clay was the youngest congressman ever elected Speaker of the House, and he produced historic compromises that postponed civil war for fifty years. Unger compared the Congress of Clay's days with today's legislative body. -
Public Programs
Across the Aisle | A bipartisan conversation on the Opioid Epidemic
The Across the Aisle series brings together government leaders from different political parties who are collaborating on a common cause
The Institute hosted a panel discussion featuring Governor Charlie Baker (R-MA) and Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) on bipartisan efforts to combat the opioid epidemic in Massachusetts. -
Public Programs
Across the Aisle | A Conversation on our Nation's Opioid Epidemic
Featuring Senator Rob Portman (R-OH), Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), and Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH)
Senator Rob Portman (R-OH), Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), and Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) will come together for an Across the Aisle conversation on the national opioid epidemic.
