Robert F. Kennedy speech, 1961

Summary

Creator:

Kennedy, Robert F., 1925-1968

Date:

1961

Extent:

1 folder(s)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Robert F. Kennedy speech, ms3317, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of the speech (document) delivered by Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy at the University of Georgia School of Law on May 6, 1961. The speech celebrates "Law Day" and its role in the Civil Rights movement.

Biographical / historical:

Robert Francis Kennedy (1925-1968) was a politician, born in Brookline, Massachusetts. Kennedy was the son of Joseph Patrick Kennedy and Rose Fitzgerald.

For more information, see the article Robert Francis Kennedy in the American National Biography.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Speeches.
Law Day U.S.A.
Civil rights movements -- United States.
Typescripts.

Preferred citation:

Robert F. Kennedy speech, ms3317, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.