Robert F. Kennedy (senator)

Robert F. Kennedy was an American politician and lawyer who served as a U.S. Senator from New York from 1965 until his assassination in 1968. He was born in 1925 into the prominent Kennedy family and was the younger brother of President John F. Kennedy. RFK was known for his advocacy for civil rights, poverty alleviation, and opposition to the Vietnam War. He campaigned for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1968, emphasizing social justice and peace. His assassination in June 1968 shocked the nation and left a lasting impact on American politics and society.