Robert Francis Kennedy, a renowned American politician, was born in 1925 in Brookline, Massachusetts, to Ambassador Joseph P. Kennedy and his wife, Rose Kennedy, as their third son. He spent his early years surrounded by a family of esteemed politicians, diplomats, and public figures, which would later shape his own career trajectory.
Kennedy's academic pursuits took him to Harvard University, where he honed his skills and refined his intellectual prowess. He later attended the University of Virginia University Law School, laying the groundwork for a successful legal career.
Before entering politics, Kennedy served in World War II, where he spent two years at sea from 1944 to 1946. His wartime experience would later influence his perspectives on international relations and national security.
In 1951, Kennedy was admitted to the bar, marking the beginning of his legal career. He went on to serve on the Senate Select Committee on Improper Activities from 1957 to 1959, where he distinguished himself as a tenacious prosecutor, taking on several high-profile cases, including those involving prominent union leaders.
Kennedy's political career began in earnest when he managed his brother John F. Kennedy's presidential campaign, showcasing his exceptional organizational and leadership skills. As Attorney General from 1961 to 1964, Kennedy proved to be a formidable force in addressing the pressing issues of the time, including civil rights.
In 1965, Kennedy was elected to the United States Senate from New York, a position he held until his untimely death. His subsequent bid for the Democratic presidential nomination took an abrupt turn when he was shot at a hotel in Los Angeles, California, in 1968.
The assassin, Sirhan Sirhan, a 24-year-old Jordanian-born immigrant, was subsequently arrested, tried, and sentenced to the gas chamber in 1969. However, Sirhan's execution was ultimately commuted, and he remains incarcerated to this day.
