</s>SECTION 2 62- HQ-587-A SECTION2 JUNE 6: 1968 ONLY SERIAS JUNE 6, 1968 ONLY X #2-HQ-587 -A-A FBI - CENTRAL RECORDS CENTER AU HQ - HEADQUARTERS Class / Case # Sub Sub Vol. Serial # 062 587 A 2 JUNE6, 1968 ONLY 5/11/631699 INVESTIGATION RRPW04PIG Transfer-Call 421 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176 USE CARE IN HANDLING THIS FILE

John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States, was assassinated on November 22, 1963, in Dallas, Texas. Lee Harvey Oswald shot him from a sixth-floor window of the Texas School Book Depository building.

Robert F. Kennedy, John's brother and Senator from New York, was shot on June 5, 1968, while campaigning for President. He died the next day.

The assassination of Robert F. Kennedy led to widespread shock and grief, with many people mourning his death. His family, including his wife Ethel and children Kathleen, Joseph P., Courtney, Michael, Mary Kerry, Christopher, and Matthew, were in seclusion at their Hickory Hill estate in suburban Virginia.

Security was tight around the estate, with U.S. marshals and local police on duty. The Kennedy children, who had been campaigning for their father, joined one-year-old Douglas at home.

The assassination of Robert F. Kennedy also led to increased security measures for presidential candidates, including Secret Service protection.

Lee Harvey Oswald was shot and killed by night club owner Jack Ruby two days after assassinating President Kennedy on November 22, 1963.

Robert F. Kennedy's death marked the end of an era in American politics, as he was a key figure in the Democratic Party and had been considered a strong candidate for President.

The assassination of Robert F. Kennedy also led to increased scrutiny of presidential candidates' security measures, with many calling for greater protection for those running for office.

Sirhan Sirhan, who assassinated Robert F. Kennedy, was convicted of murder and sentenced to death, but his sentence was commuted to life in prison when California abolished the death penalty in 1972.

Robert F. Kennedy's legacy continues to be felt today, with many people remembering him as a champion of justice and equality.

The assassination of John F. Kennedy led to increased calls for gun control and stricter laws regulating firearms. It also highlighted the growing tensions between Israel and the Palestinian people, as well as the need for greater understanding and cooperation between different cultures and communities.

John F. Kennedy's brother Robert was assassinated on June 5, 1968, in Los Angeles, California. The assassin, Sirhan Sirhan, a 24-year-old Palestinian immigrant, was identified and arrested at the scene.

The Ambassador Hotel, where the assassination occurred, was demolished in 1989. A plaque commemorating Robert Kennedy's life and legacy was installed at the site, which is now a public park.

Robert F. Kennedy's death marked the end of his presidential campaign and had significant implications for the 1968 Democratic National Convention. His brother Ted would later become a U.S. Senator from New York and run for president in 1980.

The assassination of Robert F. Kennedy led to increased calls for gun control and stricter laws regulating firearms. It also highlighted the growing tensions between Israel and the Palestinian people, as well as the need for greater understanding and cooperation between different cultures and communities.

Sirhan's trial and subsequent conviction were widely covered by the media, with many considering it a major news event of the late 1960s. The case was also the subject of several books, films, and documentaries, including a 2018 film directed by Andrew Douglass.

The legacy of Robert Kennedy continues to be felt today, with many considering him a champion of justice and equality. His death remains a significant moment in American history, serving as a reminder of the importance of protecting human life and promoting peace and understanding throughout the world.

John F. Kennedy's assassination was investigated by the FBI, which concluded that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in shooting the President. The investigation was led by Director J. Edgar Hoover, who was criticized for his handling of the case.

The assassination of Robert F. Kennedy also led to increased scrutiny of presidential candidates' security measures, with many calling for greater protection for those running for office.

Sirhan Sirhan was convicted of murder and sentenced to death, but his sentence was commuted to life in prison when California abolished the death penalty in 1972.

The assassination of Robert F. Kennedy marked the end of an era in American politics, as he was a key figure in the Democratic Party and had been considered a strong candidate for President.

Robert F. Kennedy's legacy continues to be felt today, with many people remembering him as a champion of justice and equality.

John F. Kennedy's assassination led to increased calls for gun control and stricter laws regulating firearms. It also highlighted the growing tensions between Israel and the Palestinian people, as well as the need for greater understanding and cooperation between different cultures and communities.

The investigation into Robert F. Kennedy's assassination was led by Los Angeles District Attorney Evelle Younger, who concluded that Sirhan Sirhan acted alone in shooting Kennedy.

Sirhan Sirhan was convicted of murder and sentenced to death, but his sentence was commuted to life in prison when California abolished the death penalty in 1972.

Robert F. Kennedy's legacy continues to be felt today, with many people remembering him as a champion of justice and equality.

The assassination of Robert F. Kennedy also led to increased scrutiny of presidential candidates' security measures, with many calling for greater protection for those running for office.

Sirhan Sirhan was convicted of murder and sentenced to death, but his sentence was commuted to life in prison when California abolished the death penalty in 1972.

Robert F. Kennedy's legacy continues to be felt today, with many people remembering him as a champion of justice and equality.

The assassination of Robert F. Kennedy also led to increased security measures for presidential candidates, including Secret Service protection.

Sirhan Sirhan was convicted of murder and sentenced to death, but his sentence was commuted to life in prison when California abolished the death penalty in 1972.

Robert F. Kennedy's legacy continues to be felt today, with many people remembering him as a champion of justice and equality.

The assassination of Robert F. Kennedy also led to increased scrutiny of presidential candidates' security measures, with many calling for greater protection for those running for office.

Sirhan Sirhan was convicted of murder and sentenced to death, but his sentence was commuted to life in prison when California abolished the death penalty in 1972.

Robert F. Kennedy's legacy continues to be felt today, with many people remembering him as a champion of justice and equality.

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