Robert F. Kennedy and the 1968 Indiana Primary

Ray E. Boomhower is senior editor of the Indiana Historical Society's journal Traces of Indiana and Midwestern History and author of Gus Grissom: The Lost Astronaut, Jacob Piatt Dunn Jr.: A Life in History and Politics, 1855–1924 and The Soldier's Friend: A Life of Ernie Pyle. He lives in Indianapolis, Indiana.

• ContentsAcknowledgments1. A Landmark for Peace 2. The Decision 3. The Governor 4. The Speech5. The Campaign6. The Voters Speak7. The TrainAppendix: Robert F. Kennedy's Speech in Indianapolis, April 4, 1968NotesSelected BibliographyIndex

You do not have to be from Indiana to read this book. Insights on politics and electioneering in the United States abound.- William Doherty (H-Net Reviews) Well-written and handsomely packaged in the style of Kennedy's campaign flyers, Robert F. Kennedy and the 1968 Indiana Primary will likely stand as the definitive historical account of that contest. . . . this book is a solid scholarly contribution to the continued debate over the significance of Kennedy's presidential candidacy . . . (Register of the Kentucky Historical Society) This book is a must-read for anyone interested in presidential politics.(Indiana Magazine of History) Boomhower's book provides a good account of the Indiana primary, an account that is at its best as history. It makes very good use of archival materials, blending primary and secondary sources into a compelling narrative. The narrative itself is rich with detail and deepens our understanding of several key aspects of the campaign. (Rhetoric and Public Affairs) Boomhower's account of the 1968 Indiana primary is a highly readable monograph that contextualizes the campaign quite well. . . . The book is a valuable contribution to RFK scholarship and sheds new light on the inner workings of one of Kennedy's most important political endeavors.(Presidential Studies Quarterly)