Promises Keep First by Robert Kennedy (1 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Published in 1969, Robert F. Kennedy: Promises to Keep gathers the most enduring speeches, writings, and public statements of Senator Robert F. Kennedy, offering a reflective portrait issued shortly after his assassination. The volume includes an introductory note by Edward M. Kennedy, situating the selections within the moral urgency of the late 1960s - a period defined by political violence, civil rights struggle, and national reckoning. Issued by Hallmark Editions, the book was conceived as both a commemorative tribute and an accessible presentation of RFK's ideals. This copy is a First Edition, First Printing, confirmed by the original 1969 copyright page with no later printing statements and the original $2.50 price present on the dust jacket. As is typical of Hallmark Editions from this period, no number line is used; first-print status is established through publication date alignment and first-issue jacket points. The book is illustrated with striking contemporary photographs, reinforcing its documentary and historical character. The volume remains particularly resonant as a cultural artifact of 1969 - appearing during a year marked by profound national change and reflection. Promises to Keep preserves Kennedy's voice on justice, responsibility, and moral courage at a moment when such ideals felt urgently necessary, making the book both a historical document and a lasting statement of conscience.