Friday, June 6, 2008

The death of Robert F. Kennedy: June 6, 1968

After twenty-six hours of worldwide concern and grief, Bobby Kennedy died at 1:44 am on June 6th, 1968.

 Frank Mankiewicz announces the death of RFK

After an autopsy, his body was flown back to New York City where it lay in state at St. Patrick's Cathedral until June 8th. Over 100,000 people lined the streets of New York City for the chance to pass by his coffin. Here is his obituary from the New York Times.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

There is a short video of a small gathering by the Kennedy Family and friends at RFK's grave yesterday. I recognize Bill Barry and Frank Mankiewicz. Anybody recognize anyone e3se apart from members of the Kennedy clan?

http://video.yahoo.com/watch/2823677/8197749

Ria

Unknown said...

Thanks for finding that, it brought tears to my eyes. Unfortunately, I didn't recognize anyone else.

Anonymous said...

Sorry, that should be 'else'of course.

UW, yes, and it touches me to see all the older faces and grey hair and realize that even his children have grown children of their own.
And I am sure Ted was missed on this occasion.
R.