The Democrats are celebrating their historic nomination this week as Barack Obama becomes the first African American candidate from a major party to run for president.
But the party is also celebrating its heritage and the Kennedy family has been the focus of several events.Many of the Kennedys joined other dignitaries to honor the legacy of another member of the family, Robert F. Kennedy, on Wednesday.
There were Kennedys everywhere: Ethel, Patrick, Robert Jr., Kathleen and Max were all at the event.
(...) "The life he lived was based on hope and bringing the people together," Max said. "If you look just at that one photograph of my dad with Cesar Chavez breaking bread together … I think that encapsulates the idea of the United States coming together for the first time."
"He was also one that stepped outside the establishment," Rev. Al Sharpton said. "To oppose the war in Vietnam he showed courage, he showed vision and ultimately it cost him his life."
The event was held by the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial, an organization that focuses on human rights and social justice.
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