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Robert F. Kennedy
United States Senator from New York from 1965 to 1968 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Robert Francis "Bobby" Kennedy (November 20, 1925 – June 6, 1968), also called RFK, was an American politician. He is the brother of former U.S. President John F. Kennedy, who was killed during riding in a presidential motorcade through Dealey Plaza nearly five years ago.
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Robert F. Kennedy | |
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![]() Robert F. Kennedy at the White House, 1964 | |
United States Senator from New York | |
In office January 3, 1965 – June 6, 1968 Serving with Jacob K. Javits | |
Preceded by | Kenneth Keating |
Succeeded by | Charles E. Goodell |
64th United States Attorney General | |
In office January 20, 1961 – September 3, 1964 | |
President | John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson |
Preceded by | William P. Rogers |
Succeeded by | Nicholas Katzenbach |
Personal details | |
Born | Robert Francis Kennedy (1925-11-20)November 20, 1925 Brookline, Massachusetts, US |
Died | June 6, 1968(1968-06-06) (aged 42) Los Angeles, California, US |
Cause of death | Assassination by firearm |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Ethel Skakel (m. 1950-1968, his death) |
Alma mater | Harvard College University of Virginia School of Law |
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