Early Life and Education:

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was born on March 27, 1954.

He grew up in a troubled home with an abusive father who beat him during his teenage years

Kennedy attended the St. Joseph's High School in Rockville Center, New York and graduated from Manhattan College. He was awarded two degrees: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Master of Arts in Government.

Political Career:

Kennedy started his career in politics as a legislative assistant to New York State Senator James F. Holland.

He then worked for the New York City Council, and later became a campaign manager for Senator Al Dubois.

In 1985, Kennedy ran against Senator Jesse Bollard for Congress but lost by only one vote. He did win in 1991 as the Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey

Legacy and Impact:

Environmental Efforts:

Kennedy was a strong advocate for environmental protection, and his organization, Greening America, aimed to reduce carbon emissions in the United States.

He also supported the creation of new national parks, monuments, and wildlife refuges.

Purkin's Point Nuclear Power Plant:

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was a strong opponent to the construction of this nuclear power plant on Puget Sound

He believed it would be an environmental disaster and posed significant risks for the environment and public health.

Legacy:

Post-Government Work:

Kennedy continued to work on various environmental issues after leaving government, including supporting climate change legislation and leading anti-nuclear activism.

Legacy Continues:

Books and Documentaries:

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s book "Dark Water: The Great Flood of 1938" has been well-received by environmentalists and flood victims.

Awards:

Green America Award:

The award recognizes outstanding efforts to protect the environment, and Kennedy was one of its winners in 2015

Awarded by CNN:

Tiger Shark Awards:

The awards recognize individuals who have made a significant impact on environmental issues, and Kennedy received one in 2016

Tiger Shark Website:

The website is run by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., his mother Joan, and several other environmentalists.