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How did John F. Kennedy show support for the civil rights movement?
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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.
What statement John f Kennedy's actions on civil rights is true?
He cautiously supported civil rights.
Which statement about president Kennedy action on civil rights is true?
He acted cautiously until pushed by civil rights groups. (apex)
What impact did the Civil Rights movement have on African Americans?
They eventually realized that minorites on levels that may occur as being adolesence had the ability to be civil on the rights of African American movement.
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.
Who was the president during the civil rights movement?
The president during the Civil Rights Movement was John F Kennedy :)
What spurred President John Kennedy to support the civil rights bill?
The civil rights movement led by the Freedom Riders and Martin Luther King, JR.
What event forced F Kennedy to take meaningful action in support of the civil rights movement?
President John F. Kennedy and his administration finally began to support the civil rights movement after the Birmingham Campaign of 1963. He signed the Civil Rights Act in response to the highly publicized and violent confrontations of the campaign.
What did John F. Kennedy have to do with government during civil rights movement?
He was President of the United States, and promoted civil rights.
What did john f Kennedy promised to actively support?
civil rights
What political risks did the civil rights movement present for the Kennedy administration?
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Why In his speech concerning violence in Selma Alabama President Johnson used the words we shall overcome to?
show his support for the civil rights movement.
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.
Why did Nationalist Support NICRA in the late 1960?
they were influenced by the U.S Civil rights movement led by Mark Luther King.Housing,jobs and voting. Not satisfied by Kennedy for justice
Which event had the greatest impact on the civil rights movement and why?
i would say john f. Kennedy and Johnson the president after Kennedy
How did the birminghma campaign increase support for the civil rights movement?
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Why did many people in Northern Ireland support the civil rights movement?
Simply, because many people in Northern Ireland were being denied their civil rights, and so they and others went to support a movement that was trying to get them.
