Many people knew of John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States. But who was Robert F. Kennedy? There were many things he did that helped make an impact on the Civil Rights Movement.
Robert “Bobby” F. Kennedy was a political leader and brother of John F. Kennedy. He was born on November 20th, 1925 and died June 6, 1968. Like his brother, Robert was also assassinated. He became an attorney, but resigned a year later to manage the presidential campaign of John F. Kennedy. After Kennedy’s election for presidency, Robert became the U.S Attorney General, and enforced civil rights laws during his term. He later resigned in 1964 to become the senator of New York. In 1968, Robert campaigned for president of the United States, but was assassinated before the election.
- The Toughest Opponent
Dr. King also brought children as young as six years old into protest. The police sent dogs and sprayed them with fire hoses, which was exactly what King wanted to show the twisted violence of segregationist. But Kennedy thought the use of children in protest was terrible abuse of children.
The Kennedy brothers were against the March on Washington but, once they knew they could not stop it, they worked hard to make it a success. Robert planned everything from the route of the march to providing toilets and making sure there was a large, diverse crowd.
- A Challenge
Robert Kennedy personally called the bus company and insisted for the Freedom Riders to continue their trip. He arranged protection for the riders and sent his assistant to keep watch report to him. To help prevent the racial violence, Robert F. Kennedy sent armed federal marshals and other officers to Alabama. Since the violence did not conclude, Kennedy asked for federal regulations, banning racial segregation in interstate bus regulations.
- A Young Attorney to a Presidential Candidate
- “Whatever is necessary”
- Current implications