Eunice Kennedy Shriver Videos

Black and white photo of a smiling Eunice Kennedy Shriver holding up the arm of a champion at the inaugural 1968 World Games in Chicago

Eunice Kennedy Shriver, founder of Special Olympics, was a pioneer in the worldwide struggle for rights and acceptance for people with intellectual disabilities.

Eunice Kennedy Shriver with Athletes - Historical B-roll

Eunice Kennedy Shriver - Opening Ceremony Speech

Download video of Eunice Kennedy Shriver's speeches at World Games. Download

2011 CBS Turner Sports Profile The Life of Eunice Kennedy Shriver

Special Olympics Chairman Tim Shriver recounts his mother’s life of service—and what inspired her to found Special Olympics—in this brief 2011 CBS/Turner Sports profile (3min 30sec). DOWNLOAD MP4

Eunice Kennedy Shriver's Message of Hope

Eunice Kennedy Shriver speaks at the 1987 Special Olympics World Summer Games in South Bend, Indiana, USA. More than 4,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities from more than 70 countries took part in these Games.

Eunice Kennedy Shriver: Short Bio

A 60-sec look at the impact and legacy of Special Olympics founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver, who taught the world that sports can transform lives. Footage Courtesy of ESPN Enterprises Inc.

Celebrating Eunice Kennedy Shriver Day

Every fourth Saturday in September the Special Olympics Movement celebrates the ideals of our founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver with an annual "EKS Day."

Eunice Kennedy Shriver: 'The Healing Power of the Human Spirit' at the Special Olympics World Games

Special Olympics founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver speaks at the Opening Ceremony of the 1999 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Raleigh-Durham, NC, USA.

'We Are the Peacemakers'—Eunice Kennedy Shriver at the 1991 Special Olympics World Summer Games

Special Olympics founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver addresses the Opening Ceremony of the 1991 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN, USA.

Eunice Kennedy Shriver-"A Message of Hope, A Message of Victory"

Eunice Kennedy Shriver speaks at the 1987 Special Olympics World Summer Games in South Bend, Indiana, USA.

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Eunice Kennedy Shriver's Charge to the Athletes at Inaugural World Games

Look back at what she said to kick off those momentous and world changing games.

Community Impact

Nelson Mandela on Justice for People with Intellectual Disabilities

Watch him talk about the work of Eunice Kennedy Shriver and the ongoing fight for justice for people with intellectual disabilities.

Eunice Kennedy Shriver Day - Thank you

Special Olympics Chairman and CEO Timothy Shriver offers a warm thank you to the people around the world who took part in Eunice Kennedy Shriver Day celebrations on 24 September.

2011 Eunice Kennedy Shriver Day - Leadership

Special Olympics Chairman and CEO Timothy Shriver invites you to join the celebration of Eunice Kennedy Shriver's legacy by playing unified to live unified on Sept 24, 2011, known as "EKS Day".

Eunice Kennedy Shriver Tribute with Michael Sarver

Enjoy this wonderful tribute to Special Olympics founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver accompanied by the song "Carry the Torch" by Michael Sarver.

Shrivers Announce Sept 25 as Global Eunice Kennedy Shriver Day

Special Olympics Chairman Timothy Shriver along with Another Shriver announced that the fourth Saturday of every September will the annual "Global Eunice Kennedy Shriver Day."

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Her Legacy Continues: Tribute to Eunice Kennedy Shriver

Watch a video tribute to the founder of Special Olympics, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, with an introduction from Nelson Mandela.

Eunice Kennedy Shriver - Her Legacy Continues

Through a vision born in her own backyard, Eunice Kennedy Shriver changed the lives of millions. DOWNLOAD MP4, 4 MIN (48.6 MB)

Eunice Kennedy Shriver 1 minute bio - World Games 2015

A short biography on Eunice Kennedy Shriver, the founder of Special Olympics.

Eunice Kennedy Shriver Audio Clip Reel

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Photo of Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Sargent Shriver, and Jean Kennedy Smith.

Eunice Kennedy Shriver, founder of Special Olympics, was a pioneer in the worldwide struggle for rights and acceptance for people with intellectual disabilities.

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