“Yesterday, we fought wars which destroyed cities. Today, we are concerned with avoiding a war which will destroy the earth. We can adapt atomic energy to produce electricity and move ships, but can we control its use in anger?”

American attorney and politician of the mid-to-late 20th century, Robert Kennedy served as U.S. Attorney General under his brother’s presidency and later as a U.S. Senator for New York. He is remembered for his advocacy on civil rights, anti-war efforts, and his passionate speeches on justice and equality, blending idealism with pragmatic reform.