Question

what is true regarding robert kennedys tenure as attorney general?

he pardoned jimmy hoffa.
he fought against corruption in labor unions and organized crime.
he frequently spoke out against civil rights legislation.
he helped organize a protest at the university of mississippi.

Explanation:

Analyze Robert Kennedy's tenure as Attorney General

Robert F. Kennedy served as Attorney General from 1961 to 1964 under President John F. Kennedy and briefly under Lyndon B. Johnson. A central focus of his administration was aggressively prosecuting organized crime, racketeering, and corruption within powerful labor unions, most notably targeting Teamsters leader Jimmy Hoffa.

Evaluate the given options

• "He pardoned Jimmy Hoffa": Incorrect. Kennedy prosecuted Hoffa; it was President Richard Nixon who later commuted Hoffa's sentence.
• "He fought against corruption in labor unions and organized crime": Correct. This was the hallmark of his tenure as Attorney General.
• "He frequently spoke out against civil rights legislation": Incorrect. He actively supported and enforced civil rights initiatives.
• "He helped organize a protest at the University of Mississippi": Incorrect. He dispatched federal marshals to enforce integration and maintain order, rather than organizing protests.

Answer:

• (A) He pardoned Jimmy Hoffa.
• (B) He fought against corruption in labor unions and organized crime. (Correct answer)
• (C) He frequently spoke out against civil rights legislation.
• (D) He helped organize a protest at the University of Mississippi.