Button Commemorating the Life of Robert Kennedy, circa 1968
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In early June 1968, Democratic Presidential candidate Robert "Bobby" Kennedy was shot and mortally wounded after winning the California primary. Many Americans had pinned their hopes on the brother of assassinated President John F. Kennedy to restore faith in a country seemingly slipping into social and political turmoil. This button helped grieving supporters remember their slain leader.
In early June 1968, Democratic Presidential candidate Robert "Bobby" Kennedy was shot and mortally wounded after winning the California primary. Many Americans had pinned their hopes on the brother of assassinated President John F. Kennedy to restore faith in a country seemingly slipping into social and political turmoil. This button helped grieving supporters remember their slain leader.
Artifact
Button (Information artifact)
Date Made
circa 1968
Subject Date
1925-1968
Creators
Unknown
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2006.5.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Bradley E. Chartier.
Material
Metal
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Diameter: 3.375 in
Inscriptions
on front: In Memory of a Great American / 1925-1968 / Senator ROBERT F. KENNEDY
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