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The Killing of Robert Kennedy

The Killing of Robert Kennedy

FromWitness History


The Killing of Robert Kennedy

FromWitness History

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Length:
9 minutes
Released:
Jun 6, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Senator Robert Kennedy died in the early hours of June 6th 1968. He had been shot the day before in a Los Angeles hotel as he prepared to celebrate winning the California primary in the race to become the Democratic Party's nominee for President. His labour adviser Paul Schrade, who was standing next to him, was also injured in the attack. He spoke to Ashley Byrne about Robert Kennedy the man, and about the events surrounding his death.Photo: Robert Kennedy speaking in the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles shortly before the shooting took place. Copyright: BBC.
Released:
Jun 6, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

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