April 6th: RFK Reflects On American Violence

Apr 6, 2023 · 5m

Summary

Host John Meacham presents Senator Robert Kennedy’s April 6, 1968, Cleveland Address, delivered days after Dr. King’s assassination. Kennedy condemns the cycle of violence and riots, urging Americans to reject hatred and embrace justice. He highlights institutional violence against the poor and calls for national unity to heal societal wounds.

Topics discussed

Intro: Money Moves and Reflections of History Context: RFK's Cleveland Address after MLK's assassination RFK on the shame and sorrow of American violence RFK argues violence accomplishes nothing and degrades the nation RFK on hypocrisy, scapegoating, and the cycle of violence RFK defines institutional violence and its impact on the poor RFK's call for justice, unity, and brotherhood Outro and production credits

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