LIFE & VISION

"Robert F. Kennedy was a man of passionate conviction, carrying a message of change, and for the forlorn and dispossessed of America, a message of hope." - Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr.

Biography

Robert Francis Kennedy was born on November 20, 1925, in Brookline, Massachusetts, the seventh child in the closely knit and competitive family of Rose and Joseph P. Kennedy. "I was the seventh of nine children," he later recalled, "and when you come from that far down you have to struggle to survive." Click here for more of RFK's Biography

In the Words of Others

Robert F. Kennedy was a courageous man who inspired millions. His inspiration can be seen in the words of the authors that have chronicled his life. The Robert F. Kennedy Memorial approached a number of Robert F. Kennedy authors and historians in order produce a brief glimpse into the great man's life. Click here to view In the Words of Others

Speeches

An enthusiastic and inspirational speaker, Robert F. Kennedy touched the lives of his listeners. The following is a selection of his most famous speeches that continue to move audiences throughout the world. Click here to view RFK's most famous speeches

Selected Quotes

Read some of Robert F. Kennedy's most thought provoking quotations from throughout his career.Click here to view the Selected Quotes

For Educators: Speak Up, Speak Out

The RFK Center for Justice and Human Rights and New York State United Teachers has developed a set of lesson plans and resource materials designed to help instill in students the concept of social justice and the principles of a just society that are the cornerstones of Robert F. Kennedy's legacy. Click here for more information on Speak Up, Speak Out