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Robert F. Kennedy
U.S. Attorney General / Senator
Civil rights champion assassinated during 1968 presidential campaign
Overview
Robert F. Kennedy served as Attorney General under his brother JFK, aggressively pursuing civil rights and organized crime. After JFK's assassination, he became a Senator and ran for president in 1968. He was assassinated on June 5, 1968, after winning the California primary.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
U.S. Attorney General who aggressively pursued organized crime and civil rights enforcement
Assassinated during 1968 presidential campaign by Sirhan Sirhan
As AG, authorized FBI surveillance of Martin Luther King Jr. at J. Edgar Hoover's insistence
Related Investigations (1)
Known Associates & Connections
John F. Kennedy
Brother, President
Sources & Documentation
1 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- November 20, 1925
- Birthplace
- Brookline, Massachusetts
Education
- •Harvard University
- •University of Virginia Law School
Key Timeline
November 20, 1925
Born in Brookline, Massachusetts
1961-1964
Attorney General
1965-1968
Senator from New York
March 16, 1968
Announces presidential campaign
June 5, 1968
Wins California primary, shot at Ambassador Hotel
June 6, 1968
Dies