</s>LAP Wirreded) LOS ANGELES-Mrs. Mary Sirlan, mother of Sirhan Bishara Sirhan, held in the shooting of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, collapses into the arms of a friend. Mrs. Clarence Robinson, as she learns the arrest of Mrs. 1962. 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The document contains fragmented reports detailing the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) on June 5, 1968, at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles. Sirhan Bishara Sirhan is identified as the suspect, with details about his arrest, background, and employment history provided. The FBI investigation under Attorney General Ramsey Clark found no evidence of conspiracy initially. Accounts describe a chaotic scene at the hotel, including conflicting witness descriptions of the shooting incident and a confrontation involving five individuals in a corridor. Medical responses and RFK’s hospitalization at Good Samaritan Hospital are noted. Political reactions include President Lyndon B. Johnson declaring a national day of mourning, while Pope Paul VI expressed condolences. Media coverage and public tributes, such as telegrams to the Kennedy family, are referenced. The text also mentions declassified materials released under Executive Order 14176 (possibly a typographical error) and administrative notes about document releases.  

Key People  
- Robert F. Kennedy (assassinated at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles on June 5, 1968)  
- Sirhan Bishara Sirhan (arrested for murder; born March 19, 1944, in Jordan; permanent U.S. resident)  
- Ramsey Clark (Attorney General overseeing FBI investigation)  
- Lyndon B. Johnson (President declaring national mourning)  
- Pope Paul VI (expressed condolences to the Kennedy family)  
- Ethel Kennedy (wife of RFK, present at hospital)  
- Jesse Unruth (RFK’s campaign manager)  
- Thomas Firmin (Los Angeles Police Chief involved in the case)  
- Yorty (referenced in context of statements about Arab-Israeli tensions)  
- Adel Sibhan and Munier Sirhan (Sirhan’s brothers, questioned by police)  
- Walter Cronkite (journalist covering the event)  
- Mrs. Mary Sirhan (mother of Sirhan Sirhan; depicted in an AP photo after her son’s arrest)  

Key Locations  
- Los Angeles, California: Site of RFK’s assassination at the Ambassador Hotel and his hospitalization at Good Samaritan Hospital  
- Washington, D.C.: White House and FBI offices (linked to political responses and investigations)  
- Chicago, Illinois: Mentioned in context of media coverage and political campaigns  
- Jordan: Sirhan’s birthplace  
- Dallas, Texas: Referenced as the location of John F. Kennedy’s assassination on November 22, 1963  
- Hyannis Port, Massachusetts: Location of a 1960 family portrait (contextual reference)  
- Pasadena, California: Reference to an AP photo caption  

Key Events  
- Assassination of Robert F. Kennedy at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles on June 5, 1968  
- Arrest and charging of Sirhan Bishara Sirhan with murder  
- FBI investigation into Sirhan’s background, including his immigration status and employment history  
- Conflicting witness accounts of the shooting incident, including descriptions of the number of shots fired and suspect actions  
- Public mourning declared by President Lyndon B. Johnson, including a national day of mourning  
- Medical response and hospitalization of RFK at Good Samaritan Hospital  
- Religious condolences from Pope Paul VI  
- Media coverage of the assassination, including an AP photo of Mrs. Mary Sirhan collapsing after her son’s arrest  
- Release of declassified materials under Executive Order 14176 (likely a typographical error)  

Key Organizations  
- FBI: Conducted investigation into RFK’s assassination and released documents under Executive Order 14176  
- Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS): Documented Sirhan’s immigration status  
- Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD): Involved in the initial investigation and arrest of Sirhan  
- United Press International (UPI): Referenced in document releases and media coverage  
- American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU): Mentioned in context of legal proceedings  
- News organizations: Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, and United Press International covered the assassination and related events  
- Catholic Church: Represented by Pope Paul VI, who issued condolences to the Kennedy family

RFK Declassified Files

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