Quote by David Talbot

I came at age in the '60s, and initially my hopes and dreams were invested in politics and the movements of the time - the anti-war movement, the civil rights movement. I worked on Bobby Kennedy's campaign for president as a teenager in California and the night he was killed.

I came at age in the '60s, and initially my hopes and dreams

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This quote expresses the personal journey and idealism of an individual who came of age in the 1960s. In their youth, their hopes and aspirations were centered around political involvement and the movements of the era, such as the anti-war and civil rights movements. The person describes actively participating in Bobby Kennedy's presidential campaign, and feeling the impact of his assassination firsthand. This statement highlights the significance of political engagement during a transformative period in history and illustrates the personal experiences and disillusionment that can arise from such involvement.

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