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Both of these US presidents were in favor of legislation that would enhance the nation's laws regarding civil rights. Both men believed that legislation should be passed to help end discrimination against Afro Americans. Kennedy was killed before he was able to enact a campaign in Congress to further this goal. On the other hand, President Johnson was elected after serving out the term of President Kennedy. He won the 1964 presidential election and in 1964 he signed into law the 1964 Civil Rights Act.

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He acted cautiously until pushed by civil rights groups

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