10. Robert F. Kennedy
Robert F. Kennedy followed in the footsteps of his father and brothers, leading a political life. At the age of 18, Robert entered the Naval Reserve apprentice program. Just one year later he started his V-12 Navy College Training Program at Harvard College and Bates College. That same year, Joseph P Kennedy Jr. died while training for his volunteer mission. In February 1946, the U.S. Navy launched the destroyer USS Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. In honor of his brother, Robert was released from his naval duties to gain seaman apprenticeship aboard the Kennedy. Robert’s service did not go unnoticed, he was recognized with the American Campaign Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.
After being honorably discharged from the Navy, Robert continued his education at the University of Virginia School of Law. Robert worked in politics, often alongside his brother JFK. When his brother was elected President in 1961, Robert was also appointed the attorney general. In 1968, years following his brother’s assassination, Robert ran for President of the United States as the Democratic nomination. It was in June of that year that Robert himself was also murdered. This assassination was by Sirhan Sirhan a Palestinian, who was unsatisfied with the support Robert had for Israel. The death of Robert made Ted Kennedy the final surviving brother.