Bobby Kennedy's 1968 presidential campaign had an aura around it. Its urgency, idealism and raw emotion connected with a nation in turmoil. But his life was cut short, just as his brother's had been, by an assassin's bullet.
Don's guest to help capture this remarkable man and campaign is Patricia Sullivan, Professor of history at the University of South Carolina and author "Justice Rising: Robert Kennedy’s America in Black and White".
Please note this episode contains outdated strong language which has been used for historical context and accuracy
Produced by Freddy Chick. Edited by Aidan Lonergan. Senior Producer was Charlotte Long.
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