RFK RESIGNS AS ATTORNEY-GENERAL
Washington, D.C. (JFK+50) On September 3, 1964, Robert Francis Kennedy* resigned as Attorney General of the United States. Bob Kennedy was the first relative of a Chief Executive to serve in the cabinet and was criticized for his lack of legal experience.
President-elect John F. Kennedy, RFK's older brother, joked with reporters at the time of the announcement of Bob's appointment that he saw nothing wrong with giving his brother some legal experience "before he goes out to practice law."
RFK also announced that Stephen E. Smith** would be his campaign manager in a bid for the United States Senate representing New York.
*Robert Francis Kennedy (1925-1968) was born in Brookline, Massachusetts & earned his law degree from the University of Virginia. RFK, at age 36, became the youngest cabinet member since Alexander Hamilton & served as AGUS 1961-1964. Bobby served in the US Senate (D-NY) 1965-1968.
**Stephen Edward Smith (1927-1990) graduated from Georgetown University & served in the Korean War. SES managed Joe Kennedy, Sr.'s investments & was working as JFK's 1964 re-election campaign manager at the time of the assassination. SES was the husband of JFK's sister, Jean.
