The Answer They Were Looking For
At this point, Rosemary’s siblings were being groomed for a career in politics. The entire family was afraid that Rosemary’s behavior might cause the whole family ill-repute and disgraceful. They tried to look for a suitable answer to the problem.
Eunice and Rosemary Kennedy on Ship Deck. Photo By Getty Images/ Bettmann
Finally, they came across Dr. Walter Freeman, who was known for developing a neurological procedure that would heal the mentally and physically disabled. This procedure was known as a lobotomy.