RFK
Subtitle: his words for our times
By: edited and introduced by Edwin O. Guthman & C. Richard Allen
Contributors: Guthman, Edwin O., 1919-2008, editor, writer of introduction; Allen, C. Richard, editor, writer of introduction
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Published: 2018
Language: eng
Number of pages: 442
ISBN-13: 9780062834102
Subjects: Politics and government; Oratory; Speeches, addresses, etc., American
Other titles: Robert F. Kennedy : his words for our times; Robert Francis Kennedy : his words for our times; Robert Kennedy : his words for our times
Work titles: Speeches
Description: "Twenty-five years after Robert Kennedy was assassinated, RFK: Collected Speeches, a celebration of Kennedy's life and legacy, was published and immediately became the standard for activists, elected officials, and lovers of language and history. Now, a quarter century later, this classic volume has been thoroughly edited and updated."--Dust jacket.

On the fiftieth anniversary of Robert Kennedy's death, this collection of his most famous speeches-- accompanied by commentary from notable historians-- presents his vision of America. Through his own words we gain a direct and intimate perspective on Kennedy's views on civil rights and social justice, war and the quest for peace, poverty and the power of work, and the common aspirations that unify us across the divides of race, gender, age, and circumstances.
Notes: Updated edition of: RFK : collected speeches.

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Kennedy as writer and speaker; title: Introduction; title: Robert Kennedy's legacy; title: Journalist, Senate Committee Counsel, campaign manager (1948-1960); title: Mr. Attorney General (January 20, 1961-September 3, 1964); title: The Senate years (1965-1968); title: The 1968 presidential campaign; title: Appendix: Robert F. Kennedy human rights; title: Chronology: Robert Francis Kennedy.