Palmer, Katie, 1975-

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Dates:
Birth 1975

Biographical notes:

Sen. Robert F. Kennedy of New York declared his candidacy for President on 16 March 1968. In April and early May of 1968, he made many campaign stops throughout Indiana. On 4 May, he attended a morning coffee with teachers at the Hotel Sheridan-Lincoln. He then visited several Indianapolis neighborhoods including one at 21st and Harding Streets as depicted in these slides/photographs. He was shot on 5 June in Los Angeles, California and died the following morning. Roosevelt "Rosey" Grier, also pictured, was Kennedy's body guard and a former professional football player. He later appeared in movies and television programs. Katherine "Katie" Palmer was a resident of Indianapolis in the neighborhood near 21st and Harding Streets, where she took the photographs in this collection.

From the description of Katie Palmer's photographs of Robert F. Kennedy's visit to Indianapolis [graphic], 4 May 1968. (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 76166985

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Subjects:

  • Political campaigns
  • Presidential candidates

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Places:

  • Indiana--Indianapolis (as recorded)