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What was Kennedy's desired outcome from Congress?
Civil Rights Act of 1964
What law did John F. Kennedy pass?
the civil rights act of 1963
Which events in the civil rights movement preceded the civil rights act of 1964?
Prior to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the main legislation in regards to civil rights was the Civil Rights Act of 1875. It was President John F Kennedy who called for this Act to be updated in response to the emerging Civil Rights movement and unrest in America.
Was president Kennedy assassinated before civil rights bill was passed by congress?
Yes he was. President Kennedy was assasinated on november 22, 1963 and civil rights bill were passed in july 2, 1964
What two events delayed the passing of the civil rights act of 1964?
A filibuster and the assassination of President Kennedy.
How did Lyndon Johnson contribute to the black civil rights movement?
Johnson pushed through Congress most of Kennedy's civil rights agenda and generally improved the lot of minorities.
Did president Kennedy sign the civil rights act of 1963?
Absolutely. The administration, especially through Attorney General Robert Kennedy, lead the cause of civil rights in the early 1960s. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was the natural culmination of these efforts, even though it was passed in the Johnson administration. Of course, Johnson had been Kennedy's VP, so he was familiar with the effort.
Who was the president of the civil rights act of 1964?
k President Johnson was in office and Kennedy dead.
Was president Johnson responsible for passing the first civil rights bill?
The Civil Rights Act was mostly drawn up during the Kennedy years, but Kennedy was unable to get it passed by Congress. Lyndon Johnson after Kennedy's assassination put the wheels in motion to finally get it passed, in 1964.
What did Lyndon Johnson Finish For JFK?
The Civil Rights Act of 1964, which outlawed most forms of racial segregation. John F. Kennedy originally proposed the civil rights bill in June 1963, and Johnson pushed it on through in 1964.
President Kennedy's administration was one known for promoting civil rights.?
Absolutely. The administration, especially through Attorney General Robert Kennedy, lead the cause of civil rights in the early 1960s. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was the natural culmination of these efforts, even though it was passed in the Johnson administration. Of course, Johnson had been Kennedy's VP, so he was familiar with the effort.
Who supported the civil rights act of 1964?
Democrats. Kennedy had gotten the bill moving towards Congress, but Johnson was able to get it through.
