Robert Kennedy was a strong leader and advocate of peace and civil rights. Throughout his career, he fought for the fair treatment of African-Americans and their rights. He also reminded that America needs to halt discrimination to obtain a more perfect union. He praises peace and harmony. Robert F. Kennedy played a vital role in shaping America into the America we know today. Robert Francis Kennedy was born in Brookline, Massachusetts (“Robert Kennedy”). He was born on November 20th, 1925 to a wealthy and influential family. His father was a businessman and his mother was the “daughter of the mayor of Boston.” (“Robert Kennedy”). He was the seventh child out of nine. One of his siblings was John F. Kennedy, the future president of the United …show more content…
Martin Luther King Jr. They took him to the Georgia State Prison (“Kennedy, John Fitzgerald 1917-1963”). Upon hearing this, John F. Kennedy expressed his sympathy in a phone call with King’s wife. Robert F. Kennedy “made phone calls that helped hasten King’s release on bail from Georgia State Prison at Reidsville”. (“Kennedy, John Fitzgerald 1917-1963”). The actions of the Kennedys led to King’s expression of gratitude and the incoming massive support from African-Americans. Not only did Robert F. Kennedy help release King, he also gathered supporters for his brother. African-American voters contributed to the victory of John F. Kennedy. President Kennedy appointed Robert Kennedy as the Attorney …show more content…
The Act would ban “voter qualification tests” (“Civil Rights Movement”), segregation in public areas, allow “the[U.S.] Attorney General's Office to file legal suits to enforce desegregation in public schools; [authorize] the withdrawal of federal funds from programs practicing discrimination; [ban] discrimination in employment in any business exceeding 25 people [,] and [create] an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to review complaints.” (“Civil Rights Movement”). Unfortunately, President Kennedy died before the Act passed, but it wasn't the end of the Act. With the help of Robert Kennedy’s Justice Department and his connections, the new president, Lyndon B. Johnson got the Act passed. This Act became a landmark. It protected African-Americans and it is one of the most significant legislations regarding black