Robert F. Kennedy

Description: (United States Senator, Brother of President John F. Kennedy)

Robert Francis Kennedy was a famous politician of USA in the 1960s. He was the younger brother of the US President John F. Kennedy. He served as a senator for New York for three years and also served as the US Attorney General under his brother. He was a member of the Democratic Party and served as the campaign manager for his brother in the presidential election. Later, he was a leading candidate for the presidential nomination of the Democratic Party before his assassination. He practiced as an attorney in Washington D.C before joining politics. He fought against corruption in labour unions and wrote a book titled ‘The Enemy Within’, on corruption in the organised labour unions. He served as the White house advisor to his brother, and participated in the African-Americans civil rights movement and campaigned against the mafia. He vehemently opposed the Vietnam War and many believe that this was the reason he was assassinated. As a senator, he strived to provide assistance to the underprivileged and disabled students and tried to improve the living conditions of the poor and oppressed people in Brooklyn. He also fought for the human rights of people in Latin America, South Africa and other parts of the world.

Overview

Birthday November 20, 1925 (Scorpio)
Alternative names Robert Francis Kennedy
City Brookline, Massachusetts
Died on June 6, 1968
Spouse/Ex- Ethel Skakel
Parents Joseph P. Kennedy
Rose E. Fitzgerald
Children Christopher George Kennedy, Courtney Kennedy Hill, David Kennedy, Douglas Harriman Kennedy, Joseph P. Kennedy II, Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, Kerry Kennedy, Max Kennedy, Michael LeMoyne Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Rory Kennedy
Relatives Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Jean Kennedy Smith, John F. Kennedy, Joseph P. Kennedy Jr., Kathleen Cavendish, Patricia Kennedy Lawford, Rosemary Kennedy, Ted Kennedy

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What was the significance of Robert F. Kennedy's Ripple of Hope speech? Robert F. Kennedy delivered his "Ripple of Hope" speech in South Africa in 1966, emphasizing the importance of individual actions in creating positive change.
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