Happy birthday! Robert F. Kennedy Jr. turns 72 today

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is celebrating his 72nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed politicians of his generation.

Popular politician-activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 72nd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Kennedy, a cultural icon

Born Robert Francis Kennedy Jr. in Washington on January 17, 1954, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Kennedy's not just a great politician, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Robert hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 72.

Happy Birthday, Robert, you're the best!

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