Statesman’s final journey begins

SENATOR Edward Kennedy’s body was taken to Boston last night to lie in repose at his murdered brother’s presidential library for two days of public visits.

The motorcade carrying the statesman’s body and family members departed from the Kennedy compound in Hyannis Port for the 110km trip to the state capital.

The flag-draped casket was loaded into a hearse after a private Mass in the home.

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