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: Large print edition. First HarperLuxe edition.
Published: 2018
Language: eng
Number of pages: 653
ISBN-13: 9780062863850
Subjects: Politics and government; Large type books; Oratory; Speeches, addresses, etc., American
Other titles: Robert F. Kennedy; Robert Francis Kennedy; Robert Kennedy; Robert F. Kennedy :; His words for our times
Work titles: Speeches
Description: 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.

"In honor of the fiftieth anniversary of Robert Kennedy's death, an inspiring collection of his most famous speeches accompanied by commentary from notable historians and public figures. 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. 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. With messages of hope in the midst of a fractured nation and globe, Kennedy's words speak to our times as strongly as they did to his own, a legacy testified to here by highly individualized reflections from notables, including Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, five Nobel Peace Prize laureates, two Pulitzer Prize winners, the holder of twenty-two Grammy Awards, Fortune magazine's Businessperson of the Year, and others. Placed in the context of Kennedy's life and times, accompanied by a rich selection of photographs (some never before published), and assembled with the cooperation of the Kennedy family, RFK: His Words for Our Times summons Robert Kennedy's vision of a truly greater America, as compelling now and for our future as it was in his lifetime."--Jacket.
Notes: Portions originally published under the title: RFK : collected speeches. New York : Viking, 1993.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 633-653).
Table of contents: title: Kennedy as writer and speaker; title: Introduction; title: Robert Kennedy's legacy; title: Part one: Journalist, Senate Committee Counsel, campaign manager (1948-1960); title: Part two: Mr. Attorney General (January 20, 1961-September 3, 1964); title: Part three: The Senate years (1965-1968); title: Part four: The 1968 presidential campaign; title: Appendix: Robert F. Kennedy human rights; title: Chronology: Robert Francis Kennedy.