A quote for the age of revolution, in 1968 and today

By: Dave Nagle

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: October 10, 2026

Words: 732

Last Updated: 1 week, 1 day ago

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John Glenn, American hero for being the first U.S. citizen to fly into space, decided to stay at the hotel instead of going to the victory speech of Robert F. Kennedy, who had just won the 1968 California presidential primary.

He sat there, watching the candidate complete his remarks, sharing the room with his wife, other members of the Kennedy family, and five of the Kennedy children. Glenn heard the speech and wrote, “Then came …

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