Bobby Kennedy was born into the prominent Kennedy family, a well-known political dynasty in the United States. Here is an overview of the Kennedy family:
1. Joseph P. Kennedy Sr. (1888-1969): Bobby's father, a successful businessman, investor, and politician. He served as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom from 1938 to 1940.
2. Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy (1890-1995): Bobby's mother, a prominent socialite and philanthropist. She was the daughter of John F. Fitzgerald, the former mayor of Boston.
3. John F. Kennedy (1917-1963): Bobby's older brother, who served as the 35th President of the United States from 1961 until his assassination in 1963.
4. Robert F. Kennedy (1925-1968): Bobby himself, the seventh of nine children of Joseph and Rose Kennedy. He served as the United States Attorney General from 1961 to 1964 and later as a U.S. Senator from New York from 1965 until his assassination in 1968.
5. Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy (1932-2009): Bobby's younger brother, who served as a U.S. Senator from Massachusetts for over 46 years, from 1962 until his death in 2009.
6. Jean Kennedy Smith (1928-2020): Bobby's sister, who served as the U.S. Ambassador to Ireland from 1993 to 1998.
7. Patricia Kennedy Lawford (1924-2006): Bobby's older sister, who was married to actor Peter Lawford.
8. Eunice Kennedy Shriver (1921-2009): Bobby's older sister, who founded the Special Olympics in 1968.
9. Rosemary Kennedy (1918-2005): Bobby's older sister, who had intellectual disabilities and underwent a lobotomy that left her severely incapacitated.
The Kennedy family has played a significant role in American politics and public service, with many members holding high-profile positions in government, diplomacy, and other areas.