Bobby Kennedy: The Making of a Liberal Icon

An enigmatic member of one of the most iconic families in American history, Robert F. Kennedy is remembered largely as a champion of progressive causes, committed to the civil rights movement and to improving the lives of the poor. Biographer Larry Tye, in conversation with historian David Nasaw, traces Bobby Kennedy’s journey from his conservative start in politics to his legacy as a liberal hero alongside his brother John F. Kennedy. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition American Visionary: John F. Kennedy’s Life and Times.











When: Tue., Oct. 3, 2017 at 6:30 pm
Where: New-York Historical Society
170 Central Park West
212-873-3400
Price: $38 (Members $24)
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An enigmatic member of one of the most iconic families in American history, Robert F. Kennedy is remembered largely as a champion of progressive causes, committed to the civil rights movement and to improving the lives of the poor. Biographer Larry Tye, in conversation with historian David Nasaw, traces Bobby Kennedy’s journey from his conservative start in politics to his legacy as a liberal hero alongside his brother John F. Kennedy. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition American Visionary: John F. Kennedy’s Life and Times.

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