Question

what was a key part of robert kennedys platform when he ran for president in 1968?

he strongly advocated for \finishing what we started\ in the vietnam war.
he described the republican candidates as out of touch.
he believed in making the soviet union a close ally.
he wanted to end the war in vietnam

Explanation:

Analyze Robert Kennedy's 1968 campaign platform

Robert F. Kennedy's 1968 presidential campaign was heavily defined by his strong opposition to the ongoing Vietnam War and his advocacy for a negotiated settlement to end the conflict.

Evaluate the given options

• Option 1 is incorrect because he opposed continuing the war.
• Option 2 is incorrect because it was not a defining, key pillar of his platform.
• Option 3 is incorrect because establishing the Soviet Union as a close ally was not a realistic or stated goal during the Cold War.
• Option 4 is correct because ending the Vietnam War was a central focus of his candidacy.

Answer:

• (A) He strongly advocated for "finishing what we started" in the Vietnam War.
• (B) He described the Republican candidates as out of touch.
• (C) He believed in making the Soviet Union a close ally.
• (D) He wanted to end the war in Vietnam (Correct answer)