Who was Robert F. Kennedy?
Robert F. Kennedy, also known by his initials RFK and by the nickname Bobby , was an American politician and lawyer. He was born on November 20, 1925, in Brookline, Massachusetts and died on June 6, 1968, in Los Angeles, California.
What were Robert F. Kennedy's accomplishments?
Robert F. Kennedy served as the United States Attorney General from 1961 to 1964 under his older brother, President John F. Kennedy. He then became a United States Senator from New York, serving from 1965 until his assassination in 1968. During his time in office, he was a strong advocate for civil rights, economic justice, and international relations.
What happened to Robert F. Kennedy?
Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated on June 6, 1968, at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles , California, shortly after winning the California Democratic presidential primary.