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How Robert F. Kennedy reached across America’s divisions
Fifty years ago, Sen. Robert F. Kennedy gave a victory speech after winning the California Democratic primary. Moments later he was gunned down, and the dreams of him as the progressive hope for American unity died with him. Judy Woodruff discusses his impact with Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, his daughter, and Dawn Porter, director of “Bobby Kennedy for President.”