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Sirhan Sirhan

Discover the story of Sirhan Sirhan, a person whose actions changed a moment in history forever.

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Robert F Kennedy Grave Site and Arlington House 01 - Arlington National Cemetery - 2012-05-19

Robert F Kennedy Grave Site and Arlington House 01 - Arlington National Cemetery - 2012-05-19

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Plaza wall and reflecting pool 02 - Robert F Kennedy Grave Site - Arlington National Cemetery - 2012-05-19
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Plaza wall and reflecting pool 01 - Robert F Kennedy Grave Site - Arlington National Cemetery - 2012-05-19
Sirhan Sirhan surrounded by sheriff deputies and lawyer Michael A. McCowan, Calif., 1969
Headstone - Robert F Kennedy Grave Site - Arlington National Cemetery - 2012-05-19
Robert F Kennedy Grave Site and Arlington House 02 - Arlington National Cemetery - 2012-05-19
Sirhan Sirhan before a court hearing
Robert F Kennedy Grave Site and Arlington House 03 - Arlington National Cemetery - 2012-05-19
Plaza wall and reflecting pool detail - Robert F Kennedy Grave Site - Arlington National Cemetery - 2012-05-19
Los Angeles Hall of Justice, Los Angeles, California
Marker and headstone - Robert F Kennedy Grave Site - Arlington National Cemetery - 2012-05-19

Key Facts

Born
March 19, 1944.
Birthplace
Jordan.
Known For
Assassinating Senator Robert F. Kennedy on June 5, 1968.
Sentenced
Initially sentenced to death, later commuted to life in prison.

Who is Sirhan Sirhan?

Imagine a person named Sirhan Sirhan. He was born a long, long time ago, in the year 1944. He grew up in a place called Jordan. Sirhan Sirhan is known for something very serious that happened when he was a grown-up. It's a part of history that many people remember and talk about.

A Very Sad Day

On a day in June 1968, something very sad happened. Sirhan Sirhan did something that made a famous person, Robert F. Kennedy, get hurt very badly. Robert F. Kennedy was the brother of a president named John F. Kennedy. Sadly, Robert F. Kennedy passed away the very next day. This event was a big shock to everyone.

What Happened Next?

After this sad event, Sirhan Sirhan was put on trial. He was found guilty of a very serious crime. For a long time, people thought he would stay in prison forever. But rules can change, and sometimes sentences can become different. He has been in a special place called a correctional facility for many, many years.

Why Do We Learn This?

Learning about Sirhan Sirhan helps us understand how actions can have big consequences. It reminds us that people make choices, and those choices can affect many others. It's like when you make a choice on the playground, and it affects your friends. This story is a reminder of a difficult time in history.

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