This video explores the complex and evolving political journey of Robert F. Kennedy, starting as a Cold Warrior and relentless attack dog, only to transform into a reluctant but determined U.S. Senate candidate and, ultimately, a presidential hopeful. It traces his transition from a behind-the-scenes power player to a figure who grappled with the nation's deepest challenges, including poverty and civil rights. Through archival footage and reflections, the video highlights RFK's unexpected path to New York politics, his emotional encounter with starvation in the Mississippi Delta, and his pivotal role in the tumultuous 1968 presidential campaign. RFK's profound impact on American liberalism and his potential to bridge a divided nation are emphasized, urging viewers to reflect on the qualities that define true leadership. Support me with a channel membership: / @andredutratv Support me on Patreon! Tiktok: andredutraTV This vide includes footage from “JFK: Born To Lead” Works Cited: “Bobby Kennedy: The Making Of A Liberal Icon” By Larry Tye “JFK: Coming of Age in the American Century, 1917–1956“ By Fredrik Logevall Catching the Wind: Edward Kennedy and the Liberal Hour, 1932-1975 “The Years of Lyndon Johnson” By Robert Caro “Nixon“ By John A. Farrell #History #biography #President
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