Indianapolis, 1968: Bobby Kennedy, Martin Luther King and a historic call for peace

On April 4, 1968, Robert F. Kennedy announced the death of Martin Luther King, Jr. to a majority-black crowd in an Indianapolis park. His impromptu speech is regarded as one of the most powerful and important addresses in American history.
Kennedy's speech - equal parts eulogy and call for peace - came as America was erupting into violence. Because of his message of compassion, the crowd in Indianapolis returned home peacefully. As cities across America burned, Indianapolis remained peaceful.

[@CaptNeeda]

No teleprompter, no cue cards. Off the cuff, and from the heart. Incredible.

[@starty8814]

Probably the greatest off the cuff speech in history.

[@adamlong1196]

He would have made a wonderful President.

[@willdrucker4291]

Arguably the best ever....RIP RFK

[@MorneaEstel]

I remember my uncle saying he was going to vote for him. And I remember a few months later, my mom telling me he’d been shot and killed. 😢

[@billmacnab7904]

I often wonder what could have been if JFK wasn't killed. RFK had to be killed too. Humans suck.

[@MorneaEstel]

Bill Macnab Jfk was not a great president. Rfk would have been.

[@capitaoprice6463]

Best President America never had.

[@BirdGang6]

Indianapolis was one of the few major cities that did not riot that night, and it was because of the words of Bobby Kennedy.

[@angrysammo]

Wow. He was able to calm a whole city. That’s utterly inspiring. True patriotism.

[@CheeseCrumbs00]

​@@angrysammoNot just a whole city, the entire state did not riot after MLKs death unlike most America. A true show of RFKs words.

[@kathleenkelly3537]

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[@kathleenkelly3537]

To continue The they are Men can put on a dress most 😲 t police stand 🧍‍♂️ by when the men in dreses punch Bilogical Women afraid they will of course will loose their jobs livehood rheir not alone forced to deny truth biology Science,,,,Where will it end no disrespect to Hetrosexual Gays Real Trans

[@jacoballey21]

there are two areas in this country that are the literal beating heart of America--Indy and Raleigh/Durham. Forget NY, Chicago, SF, or LA...Indy and NC are the soul of America

[@55932hbt]

If this man had become president we would be living in a better world

[@scottv8124]

Thats why the rulers removed him the most efficient way possible. RIP

[@DanielGill-q1y]

Your talking about Martin Luther King? Bobby Kennedy? Probably Martin Luther King right? Even though Bobby Kennedy seems like a good man to.

[@55932hbt]

@@DanielGill-q1y I meant bobby Kennedy but yeah MLK would have been great too

[@taebundy658]

Hahahaha keep telling yourself that. In the end he’s a democrat. If you ever want to know what a country run by democrats look no further than your own country. The cost of every day items have skyrocketed and all in the name of climate change and the bull@hit that goes along with it.

[@cos8fu690]

Facts

[@TodayFreedom]

No matter how old I get this speech still makes me cry. RFK felt the pain of the world very deeply. His death was the death of an entire era, and a disaster for all of us.

[@victorformosa2825]

Completey agree with you, after watching a documentary of him, he was a man for the people, he would have been one of the greatest presidents ever in my opinion.

[@robinshelton8582]

Me too💙🙏

[@josephasner171]

I agree completely. He would have beenone of the greatest presidents of all time.

[@RobertWPaine]

I’d just turned 17 and leaned toward being conservative. When we lost RFK, I lost all hope. I’ve not gotten it back. And I still hurt. A LOT.

[@shawgimahmoud6448]

where he delivered this speech ,was the only city,county,and state.witnessed no violent that day.....what a character?what a man?

[@curtlafond2731]

Incredible speech, but it’s not due only to his magnificent, impromptu ability to put words together. People believed he meant what he said. No one doubted his intentions or commitment. Sincerity and moral clarity made him a leader.

[@thesunwillcomeoutwaitandse2373]

And, in this speech, he didn't pander to any particular group. That would have caused division like we're seeing today. He spoke to all of us about our common humanity. I was there, with my parents that night and I can tell you that what could have been really scary, wasn't, because one man rose above what divides us and spoke to us as fellow human beings.

[@newtonfirefly3584]

@@thesunwillcomeoutwaitandse2373 am glad You experienced him speaking that night. Hopefully it has been with You for all Your life and You can share it with others. That expresses true empathy to me. Did it and does it for You too? Sincerely

[@kendaves3841]

Exactly that.

[@ceciliarauth6113]

Amen! ❤👍🥰❤👏👏👏❤🇺🇸

[@TodayFreedom]

He was once asked by a wealthy middle class student “Mr Kennedy, all these plans of yours are great but who is going to pay for them?” You know what Kennedy replied “You are”. Didn’t pull punches- spoke the truth at all times in his presidential campaign. His death was an appalling disaster for all mankind.

[@qtusa]

RFK is one of the bravest men to ever run for office. He even made the crowd cheer, on such a tragic night!

[@cheneethompson5756]

Yep! Little did they know. .

[@julianciahaconsulting8663]

i dont know how RFK did it - running in 68 knowing full well the same people who killed his brother were likely going to kill him - thas

[@brutinhaa544]

​@@julianciahaconsulting8663 Mesmo assim ele correu todos os ricos pelo amor ao Estados Unidos

[@rohan7212]

@@julianciahaconsulting8663 who killed his brother?

[@rohan7212]

@Tessmage Tessera hahaha. What do you believe?

[@jackfate67]

He never wanted to speak about brother's death. But he exposed his open wound to relieve suffering of the people. He was a painfully beautiful man.

[@roberthendry614]

A man who calmed Indianapolis while the rest of the country burned.

[@rjam1974]

What made RFKs speech solid was that everyone knew about the Kennedy tragedy and for him to speak upon his brothers death the moment King was killed was powerful

[@renerpho]

Yes, because he almost never spoke about his brother's death publically.

[@conniemeissen5213]

His finest speech. His death was such a loss and injustice to this country.

[@SuperNativenewyorker]

I still get emotional when I hear this speech. Only Bobby Kennedy could have been able to put into words that would comfort people. I remember when I woke up to find out the results of the California primary. They said Bobby won, but then they said he was shot. I started screaming so loud that it woke up my parents. I collapsed on my bedroom floor. I had met Bobby when he ran for Senate and campaigned for him in the presidential primary in 1968. I was emotionally destroyed by his death. I don’t think I ever recovered. Nothing would ever be the same. This speech reminds us of what we lost when Bobby was assassinated. I know that I was never the same.

[@anthonywarrington9169]

Beautifully said, you honor his memory well.

[@aaronvivar52]

did you see his sons letter to the dnc

[@HistoryPeasant]

That's a little dramatic to fall on the floor for a politician's death. Even a good one like him. Word of advice. You shouldn't ever be so dedicated to a politician. It can lead to those politicians using it to gain power and in turn become tyrants. Then again most Americans treat politicians and politics way too much like a cult.

[@superstitiouspre-literatep9730]

​@@aaronvivar52I love his son

[@Tameekarose]

I’m just so happy to be a black woman who love her black men

[@Pop3395]

Words matter. This man calmed what could have been a riot. And he was in the middle of it.

[@fredmichaels418]

Indianapolis still Credits that speech as the reason the city didn't Burn like so many others that night .

[@cavemancult1999]

A very righteous riot as is all that fight for freedoms

[@kathleenkelly3537]

What A loss he went in what a brave man when police everyone advised him against it He took his life in his hands Free World needs another RFK

[@andrewedwards2211]

When he mentioned his brother, JFK, it surprised his aides and many more because Bobby didn’t talk about it much. I this shows how he understands and relates. A true man

[@MichaelS-ze9yf]

He gave this speech and this is one of the only cities that didn’t have riots after the death of MLK. Where’s my old friend Robert?

[@eagrun11]

He's around we just need to find him

[@valhoff63]

I thought of the song, too.

[@thesunwillcomeoutwaitandse2373]

I was blessed to be there with my parents that night. He reminded us of our common humanity.

[@michaeloreilly2533]

I thought I saw him walking up over the hill....

[@warmwoolsoxgood4559]

Whenever I hear it I just cry. Can’t help it. The only song that does this to me.

[@islewait6107]

Back when authenticity & integrity meant something.

[@paulwisham5943]

He was like , you are like me. You’ve lost someone and I’ve lost someone. But, let’s try to move forward and not let the anger consume us. His voice was a special one.

[@twilightblue8566]

News must not have traveled as fast in 1968 if so many in this audience did not even know that MLK had been shot and killed. This speech was stunning and it left the crowd silent. Indianapolis was one of the few cities that did not have riots many believe because of RFK.

[@abysssun4979]

no fucking shit news didnt travel as fast in 1968.

[@michaelverbakel7632]

I heard that Indianapolis did not have any violence in the city that night following the killing of Martin Luther King Jr. unlike many other American cities.

[@kristopherloviska9042]

People had more manners back then. They tended to leave their cell phones in their pockets instead of mindless staring in the all the time.

[@rjam1974]

@@kristopherloviska9042 LOL no cellphones back then this is 1968

[@brianward2116]

My God we need leadership at this moment!

[@Jesse-gv9tf]

The Great White Hope, President Donald Jesus Trump is leading us. Everything will be okay after the elections.

[@user-px7mx2ge4e]

Jesse5068 I can’t tell if you’re joking.

[@Fresnophil]

@@Jesse-gv9tf yes it is better , the salty cheeto has been beaten

[@losverjae]

If we had this man today then the world or at least this country would truly know peace, and love

[@Jesse-gv9tf]

@@user-px7mx2ge4e Yes, I'm joking.

[@blakeantonovich8642]

What a shame the world has no leaders like this anymore.

[@lukerichardson2404]

His son

[@davidstrohl]

We need a man like this for the turbulent times we face today in 2020. Desperately. Who would have guessed that two months after this, he would fall victim to more senseless violence? RIP, both of you. 😥

[@warmwoolsoxgood4559]

And those same people are still in control of it all today.

[@theciakilledjfk5973]

@@warmwoolsoxgood4559 that's why it wasn't really senseless violence. It was purposeful violence. They had very specific intentions.

[@robinshelton8582]

Yes almost 2 months apart exactly and I was a child watching both funerals with my mom 💔

[@michaeldebellis4202]

@@theciakilledjfk5973 Exactly. It’s obvious that Oswald wasn’t the lone gunman. Although you would never know it, even a congressional committee that looked into political assassinations came to that conclusion. On the surface, it’s not as clear that Sirhan wasn’t the killer, it looks open and shut. But when you look into the details there is strong evidence that things weren’t as they seemed in RFK’s murder. The difference is that the real killers did a much better job of setting up their patsy with RFK. They had to because people already had doubts about JFK’s murder.

[@LisaMarie-ln1vp]

@@theciakilledjfk5973Unfortunately they did. Disgusting what they did to JFK & RFK & MLK

[@InsaneStryker777]

An old homeless hippie lady just said to me “It all goes back to Bobby Kennedy. If he didn’t die, we’d be fine.” I just nodded and said “okay.” She smiled and left.

[@RobertSoul123]

Damn.

[@gregturley35]

We need a leader like him now! Especially with the protests!

[@merricat3025]

Yes we do.

[@lukerichardson2404]

Enter RFK...Jr

[@Westernwilson]

“And even in our sleep, pain which cannot forget falls drop by drop upon the heart, until in our own despair, against our will, comes wisdom through the awful grace of God.”

[@lucaslundstrom9478]

2:46 - Bobby quotes Aeschylus. Where does Aeschylus write this? In The Oresteia? What does Aeschylus mean the "awful grace of God"? The point is, we can do well in this country, we've had difficult times in the past, but in the end we will win the difficult times of the future.

[@aphroditealex9624]

@@lucaslundstrom9478 Yes, in Agamemnon.

[@MARSBELLA1]

You can see him gather his breath before he speaks these words - to prevent himself becoming emotional. God I wish nut cases werent given Guns in the U.S.

[@galahadgarza6905]

@@lucaslundstrom9478 When I was younger I was confused by the phrase, “aweful grace of god”. It wasn’t until I studied Aeschylus in college that I discovered that the phrase meant that God’s grace was full of awe. In that context it made complete sense to me.

[@kendaves3841]

It's a stunning moment.

[@denniscrawford6574]

Just an amazing speech. It was delivered off the cuff.

[@michaelfranchi1428]

How refreshing to hear a speech spoken from the heart, without a script or teleprompter

[@shanetonkin2850]

What a speech. It’s such a shame he never got the chance to become President, I’m sure America would be in a far better place today if he had.

[@kevinp9769]

who tf disliked this speech. this is how someone should address americans during troubling times.

[@413smr]

There's always a few chuckleheads.

[@cactustree505]

Probably 'send in the troops' Trump...

[@nonenone7761]

How different our course of history could have been if Bobby won.

[@kathleenkelly3537]

❤ Amen can't go back RFK JFK no better example in history We will all pass The World Allways Rembers They fought the good fight payed the ultimate price JFK fought in WW2 he had no spurs in his ankles unlike DT when it came Vietnam JFK certainly walked the walk didn't just talk the talk

[@NxDoyle]

This is a better version than that upload with the swirling, manipulative music bed. Senator Kennedy's words here are more powerful without attempts to force an emotional response. RIP President Kennedy, Dr Martin Luther King and Senator Robert Kennedy. _For, in the final analysis, our most basic common link is that we all inhabit this small planet. We all breathe the same air. We all cherish our children's future. And we are all mortal_ - President John F. Kennedy.

[@nabayzeebjii]

Looking at your country now, all three had died in vain.

[@GodOfMacro]

absolutly, I hate when they add dramatic music, it's like dumping ketchup all over a star michelin meal

[@lucaslundstrom9478]

1:24 - "We can move in that direction... in greater polarization. Or we make an effort, as Martin Luther King did, to understand, to comprehend, and to replace that violence, that stain of bloodshed that has spread across our land, with an effort to understand, compassion and love."

[@thesunwillcomeoutwaitandse2373]

Amen...Amen!

[@kendaves3841]

When will our leadership have the courage to speak such words in public? They make them hollow.

[@BCSTS]

This is at a peak in 2023 ! Polarization, violence, hatred ! Vote RFK Jr....2024

[@MsOregonvoter]

Bobby Kennedy was the best candidate for president in my lifetime. He was a man of honor and integrity with a beautiful heart. I hope karma exists, and those who took him from us get their just due.

[@tommybruner01]

Simply the best speech I’ve ever heard. And probably the best one I’ll ever hear.

[@debrasimms716]

I watched Bobby Kennedy & MLK on public TV recently and finally could not see the screen any longer thru my tears.

[@kendaves3841]

and cheering for them.

[@johndecoteau629]

the speech was perfect, because he meant it. love to all!

[@jamesphillips9671]

Because he meant it

[@cocotaveras8975]

James Phillips Yes, that love and compassion and beauty of his heart is all there for the world to see. This man loved others like no can even imagine.

[@josephasner171]

He made the speech in Indianapolis and and I think Indianapolis was the only Major city that did not have a riot. I don't think that was a coincidence.

[@isaachoffman2607]

Joseph Asner yeah

[@jasmynmaddox3616]

I live in Indiana. I may have not been born yet but RFK is a inspiration to me.

[@davidlitchke4964]

A good man. A voice of reason in a chaotic time.

[@visahonkanen7291]

What is so great in this speech is, in a way it is both a speech and a prayer.

[@petermcgill1315]

Some speeches transcend generations...

[@muffs55mercury61]

I wouldn't have wanted to deliver such news like that. I really feel for Bobby here. Bobby came to my hometown of Phoenix in March, 1968. We got within 10 feet of him. A memory I'll never forget.

[@twilightblue8566]

The crowd there knew that RFK had respect for them and they let him speak.

[@renerpho]

@@twilightblue8566 Only RFK could have started this speech with a matter-of-fact announcement of King's death. Anyone else may have been shouted down by the crowd the moment he finished the first sentence.

[@shayZero]

This hits hard even now.

[@jason1019]

Of course, he had to improvise that speech on the spot, very impressive! Can you imagine the great progress we would have made under 8 years of his leadership! Just too much evil, greed, and racism to allow that to happen! And it’s worst now! I still believe the majority of people in this country want to see the American dream of equal justice and liberty for everyone in this country and every human being on the planet! That’s what Gandhi, MLK, JFK, RFK, Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, and so many more have been trying to teach us all: We Must Stand Together!!! Knowledge is power, only if you have the courage and integrity to act on it! We Must Stand Together!!!

[@douglasjames1943]

We so need a man like him now.

[@DMJoeBing]

A leader like him, and NOT his son. The son is nothing like the father.

[@SelfHatingLionsFan]

We had one....President Barack Obama. The President, of course, is here with us. Unfortunately, we need another like him. Who holds the responsibility of the presidency.

[@JohnnyBaboons]

12 years ago I found my older brothers cold body and hugged him as i cried tears unto his cold blue face.. It left me angry. Very angry.. i felt so wronged that the world I always knew was now gone forever, and I had just lost my closest friend and a mentor who guided me throughout my whole life up until that moment. And after i had lost my older brother.. I lost myself. And who I used to be melted away into a cold angry vindictive person I no longer recognized nor did anyone else. I felt was an Injustice and I held onto that rotting burning anger to the point it only hurt those I still cared for. And it took me many years to let go of that Hate that I buried deep within... but I did eventually learn to let go of it and choose Love over the Hatred. It was always a choice.. It was the most freeing experience of my life as i opened up and began to actively CHOOSE my path again, I finally began to know real Freedom. So I hope you understand that RFK's speech here makes me shed some real tears. I felt his pain and understood his strength in that devastating moment in US history. Maybe this speech doesn't make some of you feel anything as a citizen of the United States, and that's too bad and very sad.. I wish ya a chance to one day find a way to let go of all that anger that poisons your spirit. Perhaps life has hurt your spirit in a way that you think there is no return from? No light at the end of that dark tunnel.. I get it. but I hope that is not your truth and not the ending to your ride. Trust what RFK is speaking of here in this speech. I hope you rise again with a stronger spirit for the road ahead. ❤️‍🩹 What an amazing speech in such a low moment. ❤️‍🔥

[@oldboywoody3835]

I visited where he made this speech, I listened to it before this before I sent in an application for a public service position. God bless.

[@warldorwessarnoelt3936]

An incredible speech for the ages

[@Westernwilson]

A set of ideas we should all rededicate ourselves and our countries to, here in 2019.

[@imogenecargo7012]

Westernwilson 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@cocotaveras8975]

Westernwilson Agreed! Agreed!

[@josephasner171]

Westernwilson: I agree.

[@Kayte-tv2cw]

Westernwilson, AGREED!!

[@61rusty]

Where the hell is our Robert Kennedy of our time to lead, inspire and set the tone of justice.

[@rimfire8217]

Be the change you want to see in the world

[@BCSTS]

Vote for his son....RFK Jr. 2024 ! Ignore mainstream media' mislabelling of him! Search for other media/ you tube sites where he is fairly interviewed......the DNC wants to ignore/slander him.

[@kentexican5844]

I remember only little bits when Dr. King died. I was young. But RFK's words are moving all these years later.

[@timpowers4449]

This man meant very word he uttered. I truly miss him.

[@VetteMAE2]

He was a true philosopher king.

[@joyceroberts6979]

RFK: the essence of perfection: Thoughtful, kind, caring & inspirational. He was the best of us. Thank you God for sending such a man to us 🙏.

[@poppy9400]

His speach moves me as a 10 year old. I remember the day well. My parents were both crying because MLK had been assassinated. When Mr Kennedy was assassinated, my whole family cried and my dad said things will never be the same....they weren't and its really bad now. My parents have passed before this hell we live in. I pray Robert Kennedy Jr wins the presidency, we need a change in this country. I had hoped President Obama was the change. It didnt happen😢 ive volunteered for Mr Kennedy and i will commit to his campaign 🙏💙💙💙💙💙

[@adamtier3263]

The whole world wishes RFK Jr. will be the next president, and continue the great work his father and uncle started.

[@PixelDab]

A Kennedy is coming back to lead America and get her back on track as a true beacon of hope and prosperity for the world.

[@stevem437]

Obama could have been one of the greatest presidents in history if he actually worked to unite the country. Instead, he chose to rip us apart. He could have encouraged black people to strive for greatness. He could have made it cool to succeed and be a good citizen. Instead, he decided to convince them that they are victims, powerless in a society that hates them, and that they should live in fear and bitterness. He’s one of the best orators I’ve ever seen in my life. Truly an amazing speaker. He chose to use this gift to set black people back and divide this country on racial lines. Almost no one truly cared that Obama was black. They cared that he ran with the victim narrative. And when people tried to call him out on it, they were just smeared as racists. Really tough to watch the country go down that path.

[@loulew07]

@@stevem437 Read the the book The Long Southern Strategy. #2 Understand the whole picture of history from the black man. 10 southern slave owning Presidents that served over a 89 yr time period . Which would lead the 16th President to his death not able to win the hearts and minds of the South . That caused from 1865 till 1965 a larger rift within this nation . From 1965 till today . Its a large picture like looking at the cover of a box with a complete puzzle , yet within that box is 1000 pieces . Obama knew what was within that box , piece by piece . I have worked within black neighborhoods for over 15 yrs out of 35 , seeing up close no one can witness why a quick drive by or drive around that neighborhood . All men are created equal was wrote by a slave owner . And those words did not exist in law or practice till 1964 , 1965, and even with laws in place , people like yourself only see 1 single piece of todays puzzle . Open the box from the puzzle of this Nations past , to see clearly the whole picture .

[@TheGladeGirl]

Mr Kennedy has a voice of reason - the whole world needs him to be President of USA

[@babblingbrookc.8659]

Who is here after the riots?😥

[@TheLovie999]

Love from Germany.

[@edgarbm6407]

Everyone should remember Robert's proposal here. What direction do we want to move in?

[@philippapay4352]

The beauty and love in his speech helped keep a lid on the worst angels of our natures at this difficult time. It did not hurt at all that he knew this type of political loss and pain, too.

[@jacquelinefravel8437]

We miss people like him and his brother. Standing truly for the people not for big corporations money and power. Aren't we tired of all of this yet? TOGETHER WE the PEOPLE ARE UNSTOPPABLE and these ones controlling our lives KNOW this. Shine your Light with your BIG heart. It's why WE ARE HERE! ❤🙏✌️

[@trtb056]

It starts with all of us. How we treat people in our day to day lives. We must respect everyone as our equal, whether they are black or white,rich or poor. When will we agree that enough is enough? ✌🙏♥️

[@wolfeusmc2011]

Being someone who's fought today's wars my mother was born in 1955 had me at 40.....My mother leans right....I personally am Libertarian I lean left socially and right fiscally.....but I'll always cherish my mother was a teenager and she loved the Kennedys and Dr. King. She always reminds me...I fought a war and now I dedicate my life to peace and diplomacy because that's my degree and that's my new role.....she always reminds me of Bobby's words...(my father is adopted from the reservation in AZ) and moms Irish and German....mom always says....."What direction do you want to move in?....we can make an EFFORT! as MLK did". Bobby said it Right.....my family was also killed by a white man....but we HAVE TO MAKE AN EFFORT..... especially to understand....Bobby would've made a great President.....amen to that

[@beverlygadd6167]

We need leaders such as he, now!❤️

[@mookie449]

We all miss him.

[@jasmynmaddox3616]

I wasn’t born yet but I wish I was.

[@merylmenashe9163]

Very poor choice of ads to go along with Robert Kennedy’s powerful speech

[@wjhyde]

I know. I almost want to click and "sign" the card.

[@amacallan9]

Yes. Poor Bobby is probably turning in his grave. At least it gives us a clear comparison between a real empathetic human being - a real leader - like BK and a self serving, narcissistic POS like Trump.

[@jfernrn]

@@amacallan9 Some people ae never happy.

[@ethantaube2512]

52 years later. 2020. RIP to Martin Luther King and Robert F Kennedy

[@somepig2k]

This was such a great man, delivering very important words about the murder of another great man. Diffusing hatred and outrage . So many big cities all over America erupted in violence and outrage, but not Indianapolis. God Bless Dr. King, God Bless Bobby Kennedy, God Bless the United States, God Bless us all.

[@lauren5668]

Robert F Kennedy was one of the best of his time and in the history of the United States and the world

[@arnie8604]

The Kennedy's were some orators.

[@michaelbyrd4389]

God bless you, Bobby. What dreams may come, and what could've been achieved we will never know. Rest in peace.

[@bathsheba56]

Robert would have been a great president. You see through his career an ability to learn and change. It is no more evident than in this speech. The patriarch of the Kennedy family, Joe Sn., drove his kids to strive. Robert was never seen as having a political career beyond the shadow of John, though he was a dogged defender of his brother. Through his experience, he showed a capacity to grow. In this speech he reveals a deep wisdom, an ability to bridge that raw gap between the races in America. Robert is my hero. America misses a true hero who could have steered the country toward equity. God bless!

[@chrismorrison2805]

I can't help but wonder how different our world may have been had he not been taken. I was only two. As a 58 year old HS teacher, I still wonder. What is different about Bobby is that he CHANGED. Radically. From a self righteous DA to a reflective humanist that wanted the best for EVERYONE. I still mourn his death.

[@jennyrebekah]

He was the perfect person to deliver that news at that time.

[@darrenregan91]

Can you imagine ANY political figure being able to deliver this type of off the cuff speech today.

[@Unvaccinated69]

His son

[@officalhumblefish565]

His son

[@jreardon5544]

He makes me proud to be Irish

[@johntipton3347]

Bobby Kennedy was the only human being who could have soothed the crowd. There was a lot of racial strife in the country. At my university there were riots at Indiana State University.

[@arnie8604]

True .... yet no trouble in Indianapolis.

[@hippityhoppitydayum]

I'm a conservative but I would've voted for him and his brother in a heartbeat

[@rachelciaramello3111]

The next generation of Kennedy is carrying on the legacy...vote RFK JR 2024! 🇺🇲

[@kyle381000]

And 63 days later, Bobby was gone, too. One can only wonder how much better off America would be had both of these men lived to pursue their goals.

[@emymummy1]

I notice something that bobby had such calmness around him bless him :( rfk and jfk helped me understand our world

[@Kayte-tv2cw]

emymummy1, Me, too. I was one month shy of turning 12 when President Kennedy was assassinated, and 16 when Bobby was assassinated. I loved them both, and often think of them. We could really use their leadership today!

[@cheneethompson5756]

@@Kayte-tv2cw I agree! R.F.K. would have been the youngest elected president, had he won!

[@mozboy76]

A real leader This what we need in the Year 2020

[@victorformosa2825]

Words from the heart, from a great and compassionate man, he would have made a great president.

[@edgardelatorre8442]

The state of our country today. This is a wonderful speech in a crucial period of our history and I cannot find a modern day politician who can have such an impact!!! Sad really!!

[@michaelipa5280]

Black America must never forget this man

[@extramild1]

Such lovely words, amazing to think this was off the cuff and to hear someone quoting Aeschylus says a lot about what we lost that day.

[@fredmichaels418]

Juan Romero held RFK's head off the kitchen floor where he had been felled by a bullet ;Romero said RFK's last words were "Is everybody ok ?" In his dying moments He still Cared for Others More .

[@gilbertobecerra2818]

He would’ve been a philosopher king of a president

[@pippipankau]

The kennedys are really special❤

[@mikemukkel5549]

The best speech I've heard. The second one was the speech from his brother in West Berlin.

[@gastondeveaux3783]

The world sorely needs leaders like him. Where are they?

[@amh426]

Still very relevant today.....

[@tsteigh]

53 years later RFK vs MLK clip was awesome. Thanks for sharing NCAA March Madness. 💡👍👍 🏀👍👍

[@isensiblehumanist993]

The death of MLK, then Bobby Kennedy, and then the election of Nixon within a year. ‘68 was a turning point for America, the optimism of that time died.

[@DD-xw6uw]

The death of that optimism started with jfk’s death, and rfk’s death was the final blow.

[@KonElKent]

Don't listen to this while driving; it's hard to see with tears in your eyes.

[@MatthewDonovanAU]

This still brings me to tears. What a missed opportunity for the US. It has never recovered from 1968.

[@anthonyt219]

Rfk jr was a unique spirit. We need more leaders like him. He died too soon like his brother. Dont any of you dare compare trump to robert.

[@stefansnellgrove]

Such a powerful speech. Need more politicians and activists like him and MLk JR peace and unity not violence and division

[@ArronP]

bobby I'm sure knew he was next, honestly..what sad times the 1960s were. when he said could u lower those signs please, they must of had signs with his name on it, and he knew this wasn't a celebration

[@TheMBDESIGNSTUDIO]

I Was going to write I wish the world had a man like him today. But we do we have RFK jr.

[@robertwalters8829]

I had a great love for this man & now we have a small boy in 1968 the son of Bobby Kennedy Robert f Kennedy jr running for president weather u agree with him.or now wish him well in his journey for the white house

[@robertwalters8829]

Not I ment to say not now

[@mikejschin]

You can see a lot of his father in Bobby Junior.

[@b.7811]

Started with a note and a capella'd the rest✊🏼

[@tsts9459]

Where is are Bobbie? 😷VOTE!✌

[@conlethbyrne4809]

We need people like him in this world, ust now. 💛

[@edwinsantos7673]

It's staggering to think of what one man, with one gun in one instant cost us all the night RFK was assassinated.

[@warrenhoffman2006]

And now he'll be a free man.

[@honkhonkler7732]

I'm rooting for his kid.

[@victor-th4qs]

I remember RFK. I Saw him give a speech.. 1968.