“A revolution is coming — a revolution which will be peaceful if we are wise enough; compassionate if we care enough; successful if we are fortunate enough — But a revolution which is coming whether we will it or not. We can affect its character; we cannot alter its inevitability.”

Speech in the United States Senate (9 May 1966)

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American politician and brother of John F. Kennedy 1925–1968

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