ON THIS DAY: 55 years ago, Sen. Robert F. Kennedy was shot and mortally wounded after claiming victory in California’s Democratic presidential primary at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles.
June 4, 2018, 6:03 AMPresidential contender Bobby Kennedy stops during campaigning to shake hands with delighted young boy, April 1968.Sen. Robert F. Kennedy seemed to be on the fast track to becoming the next American president.
In his first campaign speech after announcing his candidacy, Kennedy spoke about building a better America. When Kennedy unknowingly made his final speech after winning the California primary at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles on June 5, 1968, Eppridge was right behind him capturing the moment. Sen. Robert Kennedy sprawled semi-conscious in his own blood after being shot in brain and neck while busboy Juan Romero tries to comfort him, in kitchen at hotel, June 6, 1968.As the nation marks the 50th anniversary of Kennedy's death Tuesday, here are some exclusive images from his campaigning days. You can see more exclusive images by Bill Eppridge in his book,which portrays the passion Kennedy had during his campaign.
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