The Mission of Robert Kennedy.

The article focuses on the mission and political legacy of Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) in the context of his brother President John F. Kennedy's assassination and the subsequent impact on the United States. It highlights RFK's efforts to continue JFK's anti-imperialist and civil rights agenda, including his opposition to the Vietnam War, advocacy for the poor and racial justice, and his Senate career marked by a commitment to social reform. The text details RFK's 1968 presidential campaign, emphasizing his growing popularity and his stance against the war, which culminated in his assassination shortly after winning the California Democratic primary. The article situates RFK as a significant political figure whose death altered the course of American politics during a turbulent era.