As a "four Kennedy brothers," the last one survivor, Edward charisma to win their love for the American people. However, occurred in a car accident in 1969, becoming Edward's life can not get rid of the stain.

In 1969, only 36-year-old has become Chairman of the Democratic Party of Edward, the youngest leader ever, the outside world have to guess Edward new timberland boots 's definitely running for president.

July 18, 1969, married Edward Island, was held in the chappaquiddick party, party ended, he drove the girl with a name is Mary counterparts, unexpectedly fall accident occurs when the bridge the bridge, Edward himself climbed out the car swam to shore to be out of danger, and then left the scene.

It was not until the girl's body was found, Edward did not report the matter to the police. July 25, he was accused guilty and sentenced to two months imprisonment, suspended.

He then radio to the people an explanation, he said that "on their own did not immediately report this fact timberland boots roll top to the police nothing to defend," and said he did not drink and drive, nor a girl with the name of an illicit relationship.

In 1970, the Supreme Court of Massachusetts made a secret hearing on the case. The grand jury made the final acquittal. The mens timberland snow boots event became his subsequent political career in the personality stain. The controversy surrounding the case continued for several decades. Edwards let the outside world has always been suspect caused the death of Mary, but also because of their special status by the authorities of the harbor