Bobby Kennedy

Robert Francis Kennedy (November 20, 1925 – June 5, 1968) was an American politician, lawyer, and activist who served as the 64th United States Attorney General from 1961 to 1964 under his brother President John F. Kennedy, and as a U.S. Senator from New York from 1965 until his assassination in 1968. Known as RFK or Bobby Kennedy, he became a leading figure in the Civil Rights Movement, using the Justice Department to enforce desegregation and voting rights. He gained prominence for his aggressive prosecution of organized crime and corruption, including investigations into Jimmy Hoffa and the Teamsters Union. His Senate career focused on poverty alleviation, criminal justice reform, and opposition to the Vietnam War. Kennedy's charismatic leadership and progressive ideals earned him widespread support, particularly among younger Americans and marginalized communities. His assassination on June 5, 1968, just moments after winning the California Democratic primary, marked a pivotal moment in American political history and cemented his legacy as a champion for social justice and reform.