PHOTO GALLERY: Ted Kennedy dies at 77

In a Sept. 27, 2004, photo, Sen. Edward Kennedy, D-Mass delivers his speech about the effect of the war in Iraq on America's security at George Washington University in Washington, D.C.   ¦  The Associated Press

BOSTON – Sen. Edward M. Kennedy of Massachusetts died Tuesday night at his home on Cape Cod after a year-long struggle with brain cancer. He was 77.

As a member of the Senate for nearly half a century, Kennedy compiled a list of legislative achievements in many areas including health care, civil rights, education and immigration.

To see an interactive timeline of Kennedy's life go to http://www.apexchange.com/Content/main/2009/20090826/20/e716f670f692406ab7f38fed8e919b3b/index.html.