Robert F. Kennedy
by
findingDulcinea Staff
Robert F. Kennedy was a younger brother of the late President John F. Kennedy. After serving as Attorney General during JFK’s term, “Bobby,” as he was often called, continued to build his influence and reputation Shortly after winning the California Democratic primary for the presidency, he was assassinated. RFK is best remembered for his anti-Vietnam policies and support for human rights.
The Orator
The Web site below provides links to an extensive audio collection of RFK speeches.
Source: Robert F. Kennedy Links
View the various Time Magazine covers that feature RFK from the Time site.
Source: Time Magazine
Final Moments
View a video clip of Robert Kennedy's final speech, made the morning of his assassination.
Source: YouTube
The Robert F. Kennedy Memorial is dedicated to advancing the human-rights movement by providing educational and financial support to defenders of human rights around the world. To learn more about this living memorial, visit the official site.
Source: The Robert F. Kennedy Memorial
A special report from the U.K. newspaper the Guardian asks the question: “Did the CIA kill Bobby Kennedy?”
Source: The Guardian
A Social Network
In this PBS article, several historians, journalists and colleagues discuss how historical events might have been different if RFK had not been assassinated.
Source: PBS
Anniversary Memories
Stream this video of CNN's Candy Crowley as she looks back at the life of Robert Kennedy on the thirtieth anniversary of his assassination.
Source: CNN
Only on the Internet
RFK repeated the third grade. To learn more about this and 13 other obscure facts, have a look at this article from the site Mental Floss.
Source: Mental Floss
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