This person was assassinated on June 5 1968 while campaigning for the Democratic presidential nomination.?

The person assassinated on June 5, 1968, while campaigning for the Democratic presidential nomination was Robert F. Kennedy. He was a U.S. Senator from New York and a prominent political figure, known for his advocacy of civil rights and social justice. He was shot shortly after delivering a victory speech in Los Angeles, following his win in the California primary. His assassination shocked the nation and marked a tragic moment in American political history.