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Commemorative Book, "The Assassination of R.F.K.," 1968

THF288209 / Commemorative Book, "The Assassination of R.F.K.," 1968 / front cover
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Artifact Overview

In 1968, many Americans asked themselves "What is happening to our country?" In June, Americans -- still reeling from the recent assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. -- learned that Democratic Presidential candidate Robert "Bobby" Kennedy had been shot and mortally wounded. Many had hoped the brother of slain-President John F. Kennedy could restore faith in a country seemingly slipping into social and political turmoil.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Book

Date Made

1968

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2018.8.4

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mike and Darlene Cook.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 10.625 in
Width: 8.375 in

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