1. Robert F. Kennedy Born: November 20, 1925 Born: November 20, 1925 Died: June 6, 1968 Died: June 6, 1968

2. Robert F. Kennedy (1925-1968) Robert F. Kennedy (1925-1968) “Bobby” Kennedy, as he was usually known, was the seventh of nine children. As a child, Kennedy traveled abroad with his father, Joseph P. Kennedy, received letters from President Franklin D. Roosevelt, and he even met the Pope. Kennedy enjoyed proving himself by taking risks. When his older brother, John was elected President, he appointed Bobby his Attorney General. Robert Kennedy used this position to help further the cause of civil rights. After his brother’s assassination, he was elected Senator from New York, Many people believe he would have won the Democratic presidential nomination in 1968 if he had not been assassinated. “Bobby” Kennedy, as he was usually known, was the seventh of nine children. As a child, Kennedy traveled abroad with his father, Joseph P. Kennedy, received letters from President Franklin D. Roosevelt, and he even met the Pope. Kennedy enjoyed proving himself by taking risks. When his older brother, John was elected President, he appointed Bobby his Attorney General. Robert Kennedy used this position to help further the cause of civil rights. After his brother’s assassination, he was elected Senator from New York, Many people believe he would have won the Democratic presidential nomination in 1968 if he had not been assassinated. Robert F. Kennedy (1925-1968) Robert F. Kennedy (1925-1968) “Bobby” Kennedy, as he was usually known, was the seventh of nine children. As a child, Kennedy traveled abroad with his father, Joseph P. Kennedy, received letters from President Franklin D. Roosevelt, and he even met the Pope. Kennedy enjoyed proving himself by taking risks. When his older brother, John was elected President, he appointed Bobby his Attorney General. Robert Kennedy used this position to help further the cause of civil rights. After his brother’s assassination, he was elected Senator from New York, Many people believe he would have won the Democratic presidential nomination in 1968 if he had not been assassinated. “Bobby” Kennedy, as he was usually known, was the seventh of nine children. As a child, Kennedy traveled abroad with his father, Joseph P. Kennedy, received letters from President Franklin D. Roosevelt, and he even met the Pope. Kennedy enjoyed proving himself by taking risks. When his older brother, John was elected President, he appointed Bobby his Attorney General. Robert Kennedy used this position to help further the cause of civil rights. After his brother’s assassination, he was elected Senator from New York, Many people believe he would have won the Democratic presidential nomination in 1968 if he had not been assassinated.

3. Robert Kennedy received his degree in government from Harvard in 1948. While there, he completed United States naval training. "Kennedy, Robert F." Encyclopedia Brittanica Online. Web. 8 Feb. 2010..

4. He was appointed Attorney General for his brother’s Cabinet in 1960. Robert Kennedy’s inexperience led to controversy for President Kennedy. "KENNEDY, Robert Francis - Biographical Information." Web. 09 Feb. 2010..

5. Kennedy won a Senate seat for the state of New York in 1964. His campaign platform stressed civil rights for all Americans, regardless of their race, religion, or social status. Kennedy, Maxwell Taylor. Make Gentle the Life of This World The Vision of Robert F. Kennedy. New York: Broadway, 1999.

6. Robert and John Kennedy were personally supportive of Dr. King and his family. The Kennedys believed in Dr. King’s nonviolent desegregation efforts.

7. On April 4, 1968, Senator Robert F. Kennedy was in Indiana campaigning for the Democratic nomination for President when he learned that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., had been shot and killed. Just five years earlier, Kennedy had lost his brother, John, who was also shot and killed by an assassin. On April 4, 1968, Senator Robert F. Kennedy was in Indiana campaigning for the Democratic nomination for President when he learned that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., had been shot and killed. Just five years earlier, Kennedy had lost his brother, John, who was also shot and killed by an assassin.

8. On June 4, 1968, Robert F. Kennedy won the California primary and gave a speech to a mostly black audience. Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice & Human Rights. Web. 09 Feb. 2010..

9. On June 4, 1968, after he won the California primary, a man approached him as if to shake hands. A shot rang out, and Robert Kennedy crumpled to the floor. Two days later he died. On June 4, 1968, after he won the California primary, a man approached him as if to shake hands. A shot rang out, and Robert Kennedy crumpled to the floor. Two days later he died. He was only 42 years old. He was only 42 years old. On June 4, 1968, after he won the California primary, a man approached him as if to shake hands. A shot rang out, and Robert Kennedy crumpled to the floor. Two days later he died. On June 4, 1968, after he won the California primary, a man approached him as if to shake hands. A shot rang out, and Robert Kennedy crumpled to the floor. Two days later he died. He was only 42 years old. He was only 42 years old. 17-year-old Juan Romero tries to hold Robert F. Kennedy after he was suddenly shot.

10. Works Cited Kennedy, Maxwell Taylor. Make Gentle the Life of This World The Vision of Robert F. Kennedy. New York: Broadway, 1999. Print. "Kennedy, Robert F." Encyclopedia Brittanica Online. Web. 8 Feb. 2010.. "KENNEDY, Robert Francis - Biographical Information." Web. 09 Feb. 2010.. Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice & Human Rights. Web. 09 Feb. 2010..