Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.: References & Edit History

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Type Description Contributor Date
Anniversary information added. Jan 13, 2026
Noted that he was confirmed by the Senate as health secretary. Feb 13, 2025
Added multiple cross-references; updated with Caroline Kennedy letter urging his rejection by the Senate. Jan 28, 2025
Added Trump cabinet interactive. Jan 15, 2025
Noted that he was picked to be secretary of health and human services in Donald Trump's upcoming administration. Nov 14, 2024
Added cross-reference. Oct 02, 2024
Noted that he suspended his presidential bid. Aug 23, 2024
Noted the struggles of his 2024 presidential campaign. Aug 22, 2024
First paragraph modernization. May 13, 2024
Added mention of Nicole Shanahan as his running mate in the 2024 presidential election. Mar 26, 2024
Media added. Nov 19, 2023
Updated with independent presidential bid. Oct 09, 2023
New article added. Sep 27, 2023
Corrected display issue. Sep 27, 2023
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