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Kennedy Family Tweets to Update Fans and Mourners

by Warren Riddle on August 28, 2009 at 01:38 PM

The late Senator Edward M. Kennedy developed a reputation as one of the most tech-savvy statesmen in U.S. politics, particularly due to his having the first Web site hosted by a member of Congress. Despite the Senator's recent passing, that reputation is being maintained through a Kennedy family Twitter account.

On Thursday, thousands of people lined the route to, and waited in line at, the John F. Kennedy Library, where the Senator's body will lie in repose until his burial Saturday at Arlington National Cemetery. Frequent tweets informed potential visitors and distant well-wishers about the size of the crowd ("If you couldn't get to JFK Library tonight you'll have another opportunity Friday from 8 to 3. Public encouraged to be in line by noon."), the length of the visitation line, guests in attendance, and the feelings of Kennedy family members ("Mrs. Kennedy said people outside kept saying 'thank you for opening this up to the public and letting us say 'bye' to him too.'").

For continued unparalleled access to the passing of a U.S. political icon, or if you'd like to find out when best to pay your respects in person, you can share in the Kennedy fascination and follow the family tweets here. [From: Twitter, via Freep.com]

Tags: kennedy, politics, social networking, SocialNetworking, ted kennedy, TedKennedy, top, twitter

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