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RFK Assassination

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Robert Kennedy

 

Robert Kennedy was a United States Senator, who was also brother to John F Kennedy. Robert Kennedy was assasinated a little bit after 12 a.m on June 6, 1968. He was assassinated in the kitchen of the Ambassador hotel where he had recently given a speech. He was assassinated by Sirhan Sirhan.

Theory #1. Sirhan Sirhan says that he was actually framed for the assassination. His lawyers stated there was evidence that proved his innocence, yet he is still convicted for the crime.
Theory #2. Many people believe that the assassination was an act of conspiracy. Not only had Robert Kennedy been assassinated, but his brother as well.

IMPACT

 

Robert Kennedy was running for president when he was assassinated. Many people believed he would have changed history drastically if he was given the chance. Something that changed in history because of his assassination was the amount of security. Those who were presidential canidates were now protected by the United States Secret Service. Many people were very confused during this time period because of all the assassinations that some conspiracies said had governmental influences. It made the country go two different ways on what was fact or fiction. The country was mourning another loss, not just that of a president but a Senator as well.

Sirhan Sirhan