Robert Kennedy Quotes
A collection of quotes by Robert Kennedy.
Robert Kennedy was an influential American politician and lawyer who played a crucial role in shaping the nation's politics during the mid-20th century. Born on November 20, 1925, in Brookline, Massachusetts, he was the seventh child of Joseph P. Kennedy Sr. and Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy.
Kennedy attended Harvard University and earned his law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law. After briefly serving in the U.S. Naval Reserve during World War II, he joined the Department of Justice and later became the counsel for the Senate Select Committee on Improper Activities in Labor and Management, known as the McClellan Committee.
In 1961, Kennedy was appointed as the Attorney General of the United States by his brother, President John F. Kennedy. During his tenure, he played a vital role in advancing civil rights legislation, combating organized crime, and addressing issues such as poverty and juvenile delinquency.
Following his brother's assassination in 1963, Robert Kennedy resigned as Attorney General and successfully ran for the U.S. Senate representing New York in 1964. He became a prominent advocate for civil rights, opposed the Vietnam War, and emerged as a potential candidate in the 1968 presidential election.
Tragically, Robert Kennedy's presidential campaign was cut short when he was assassinated on June 6, 1968, in Los Angeles, California. His untimely death marked the end of an inspiring political career and left a lasting impact on American politics.
