On June 5, 1968, U.S. Senator Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated in Los Angeles, shortly after giving a victory speech following his win in the California Democratic primary. Kennedy was shot by Sirhan Sirhan, a 24-year-old Palestinian, who claimed to have been motivated by Kennedys pro-Israel stance. The assassination occurred just five years after the assassination of his brother, President John F. Kennedy, and shocked the nation. Robert Kennedys death deeply impacted American politics and the fight for civil rights, as he had been an advocate for social justice. His legacy endures through his commitment to peace, equality, and human rights.