Robert F. Kennedy announced his candidacy for president in Washington, D.C. on March 16, 1968.
"I am today announcing my candidacy for the presidency of the United States.
"I do not run for the presidency merely to oppose any man but to propose new policies. I run because I am convinced that this country is on a perilous course and because I have such strong feelings about what must be done, and I feel that I'm obliged to do all that I can."
