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RFK

His Words for Our Times

by Robert F. Kennedy
Edwin O. Guthman
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An inspiring collection of Robert Francis Kennedy's most famous speeches accompanied by commentary from notable historians and public figures.
Twenty-five years after Bobby Kennedy was assassinated, RFK: His Words for Our Times, a celebration of Kennedy's life and legacy, was published to enormous acclaim. Now this classic volume has been thoroughly edited and updated. Through his own words we get a direct and intimate perspective on Kennedy's views on civil rights, social justice, the war in Vietnam, foreign policy, the desirability of peace, the need to eliminate poverty, and the role of hope in American politics.
Here, too, is evidence of the impact of those he knew and worked with, including his brother John F. Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Cesar Chavez, among others. The tightly curated collection also includes commentary about RFK's legacy from major historians and public figures, among them Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Eric Garcetti, William Manchester, Elie Wiesel, and Desmond Tutu. Assembled with the full cooperation of the Kennedy family, RFK: His Words for Our Times is a potent reminder of Robert Kennedy's ability to imagine a greater America—a faith and vision we could use today.
"Themes include civil rights, mistrust of large government, citizen participation in local government, eliminating poverty, and ending the Vietnam War. The speeches demonstrate Kennedy's skill at connecting with large, enthusiastic audiences with promises of hope and equality." —Library Journal
"A blueprint for the future." —Vital Speeches

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    March 19, 2024

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      • ISBN: 9780062834119
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    • English

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    • Library Journal

      May 15, 2018

      Although former New York senator Robert Kennedy (1925-68) only held elected office from 1965 to 1968, he remains a political icon. Here, Allen, who served as President Bill Clinton's deputy assistant, updates the late Guthman's (Kennedy's press officer from 1961 to 1965) original 1993 edition of this book. The editors include what they consider to be Kennedy's most memorable speeches, and Allen adds commentary on the politician's legacy from former presidents Clinton and Barack Obama, pundit Van Jones, and U2 singer Bono. This anthology is divided into four chapters that cover Kennedy's service as counsel for the Senate Rackets Committee, 1956-59; his term as attorney general, 1961-64; his tenure as senator; and his tragic 1968 presidential campaign. Rich background information on policy and historical context introduces each chapter and frames each speech, which reveal Kennedy's appeal to Democrats and Republicans, minorities and the middle class. Themes include civil rights, mistrust of large government, citizen participation in local government, eliminating poverty, and ending the Vietnam War. The speeches demonstrate Kennedy's skill at connecting with large, enthusiastic audiences with promises of hope and equality. A companion website (rfkspeeches.com) features videos of speeches included here. VERDICT Will mostly appeal to RFK admirers, historians, and political communications specialists.--Karl Helicher, formerly with Upper Merion Twp. Lib., King of Prussia, PA

      Copyright 2018 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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