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Robert F. Kennedy's middle name was Francis, not Fitzgerald
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'''Robert F. (Fitzgerald) Kennedy''' (1925-1968) was the younger brother of President [[John F. Kennedy]]. Robert, also known as "Bobby" Kennedy, served as [[Attorney General]] during his brother's presidency. Robert was considered one of John's closest advisers. He was a strong supporter of [[Civil Rights]] issues and was primarily known for his fighting of [[Organized crime]].
'''Robert F. (Francis) Kennedy''' (1925-1968) was the younger brother of President [[John F. Kennedy]]. Robert, also known as "Bobby" Kennedy, served as [[Attorney General]] during his brother's presidency. Robert was considered one of John's closest advisers. He was a strong supporter of [[Civil Rights]] issues and was primarily known for his fighting of [[Organized crime]].
Robert Kennedy started his legal career in the Criminal Division of the [[Department of Justice]] in 1951. He became nationally known for his anti-Mob activities while working as chief counsel of the Senate Select Committee on Improper Activities in the Labor or Management Field, a post which he left in 1960 to work on his brother's presidential campaign. After the election, John Kennedy appointed him to be Attorney General. At 36, he was the youngest man to serve in this position. He stayed on after his brother's assassination, resigning in September 1964.
Robert Kennedy started his legal career in the Criminal Division of the [[Department of Justice]] in 1951. He became nationally known for his anti-Mob activities while working as chief counsel of the Senate Select Committee on Improper Activities in the Labor or Management Field, a post which he left in 1960 to work on his brother's presidential campaign. After the election, John Kennedy appointed him to be Attorney General. At 36, he was the youngest man to serve in this position. He stayed on after his brother's assassination, resigning in September 1964.