Forty years ago, Robert F. Kennedy gave a speech in the ballroom of the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles. He thanked his supporters for giving him a crucial win in his journey to become the Democratic party's candidate. As he made his way through the service area of the hotel, Sirhan B. Sirhan opened fire and shot the senator in the head and in the body, and wounded 5 others. Kennedy was taken to the Good Samaritan Hospital where he died the following day.
To see a video of Robert F. Kennedy's last speech in the Ambassador Hotel's ballroom, go to YouTube and enter "Robert F. Kennedy, Ambassador" in the search field.
The Ambassador Hotel was purchased by LAUSD who is building 3 schools on the site. The school complex will be in honor of Robert F. Kennedy, including a library built in the exact geometry of the ballroom. For more information on the Ambassador Hotel, click here or here.
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