Photos: Sen. Robert F. Kennedy's visit to University of Arizona, 1968
Sen. Robert F. Kennedy made a stop in Tucson in March, 1968, during his campaign for President of the United States. He spoke to crowds at Tucson International Airport and the University of Arizona.
Kennedy was assassinated on June 6, 1968, in Los Angeles.
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Robert F. Kennedy visit to Tucson
Robert F. Kennedy speaks to a crowd outside the University of Arizona auditorium during his campaign. March 29, 1968.
Robert F. Kennedy visit to Tucson
Robert F. Kennedy is greeted by many admirers at the Tucson International Airport during his campaign. He is to speak at the University of Arizona. March 29, 1968. T
Robert F. Kennedy visit to Tucson
Robert F. Kennedy at the University of Arizona during his campaign tour. March 29, 1968.
Robert F. Kennedy visit to Tucson
Robert F. Kennedy greets people at Tucson International Airport. March 29, 1968.
Robert F. Kennedy visit to Tucson
Robert F. Kennedy arrives at the University of Arizona during his campaign. He is to give his speech in the auditorium. March 29, 1968.
Robert F. Kennedy visit to Tucson
During Robert F. Kennedy's speech at the University of Arizona, people for and against crowd outside the auditorium with signs. March 29, 1968.
Robert F. Kennedy visit to Tucson
Robert F. Kennedy campains at the University of Arizona. March 29, 1968.
Robert F. Kennedy visit to Tucson
Campaigning Here- Robert F. Kennedy as he spoke at the University of Arizona auditorium. March 29, 1968.
Robert F. Kennedy visit to Tucson
Robert F. Kennedy greets Tucsonians during his campaign speech at the University of Arizona auditorium. March 29, 1968.
Robert F. Kennedy visit to Tucson
Robert F. Kennedy at the University of Arizona during his campaign tour. March 29, 1968.
Robert F. Kennedy visit to Tucson
Robert F. Kennedy gives his speech to a crowd of admires and non-admires, outside at the University Of Arizona. Note the McCarthy sign being held behind Kennedy. March 29, 1968.
Robert F. Kennedy visit to Tucson
Robert F. Kennedy campain speech at the University of Arizona auditorium. March 29, 1968.
Robert F. Kennedy visit to Tucson
Riding in the back of a Ford convertible, Robert F. Kennedy arrives at the University of Arizona during his campaign. He will give his speech in the auditorium. March 29, 1968.
Robert F. Kennedy visit to Tucson
Robert F. Kennedy, speaking at the University of Arizona in March 1968, was assassinated less than three months later in Los Angeles.
Robert F. Kennedy visit to Tucson
Robert F. Kennedy and wife Ethel arrive in Tucson. March 29, 1968.
Robert F. Kennedy visit to Tucson
Robert F. Kennedy fans await his arrival in Tucson at Tucson International Airport. He came to speak at the University of Arizona. March 29, 1968.
Robert F. Kennedy visit to Tucson
Robert F. Kennedy on his campaign tour to the University of Arizona. Kennedy spaeaks at the airport. March 29, 1968.
Robert F. Kennedy visit to Tucson
Robert F. Kennedy speaks to admirers and non-admirers at Tucson International Airport. March 29, 1968.
Robert F. Kennedy visit to Tucson
A small admirer at Tucson International Airport. March 29, 1968.
Robert F. Kennedy visit to Tucson
Robert F. Kennedy speaks to a crowd at Tucson International Airport during his campaign. March 29, 1968.
Rick Wiley
Photo editor
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