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President Kennedy was relatively unsuccessful in passing civil rights legislation during his time in office because?
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Because he got very little support in congress.
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Why was President Kennedy relatively unsuccessful in passing civil rights legislation during his time in office because?
Congressional democrats were split into conservative and liberal factions.
Is the Bay of Pigs associated with president John F. Kennedy?
Yes- that phrase is tied to the Kennedy administration. It refers to an unsuccessful invasion of Cuba by a group of Cuban refugees who were given US support.
Why was president Johnson at an advantage over president kennedy in passing civil rights legislation?
He was from the deep south, and had many political allies who were movers and shakers.
Was President Johnson the originator of the civil rights legislation that was eventually passed by Congress?
No, President John F. Kennedy was the originator of the civil rights legislation that eventually passed Congress. Kennedy called for a civil rights bill in a speech on June 11, 1963. He later met with legislative leaders and sent his civil rights bill to Congress on June 19, 1963. He continued to work with legislative leaders on the civil rights legislation until his death on November 22, 1963.Following Kennedy's death, President Lyndon B. Johnson used his experience and influence in support of the Civil Rights Act, and it was passed and signed into law by President Johnson on July 2, 1964.
What did NOT contribute to President Kennedy's unsuccessful efforts to register African American in the south?
You did not provide us with the choices, but at the time of President Kennedy, the south was still very hostile to the idea of black people voting. There were still poll taxes, as well as organized efforts by white supremacists to prevent black voters from exercising their rights.
Who was the only bachelor prsident?
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Was Joseph P Kennedy president?
No, Joseph Kennedy was the father of President John F. Kennedy.
Which US president worked with civil rights leaders to secure equality and liberty?
John F. Kennedy worked with civil rights leaders to secure equality and liberty of African-Americans. He gave a televised speech on the issue of racial discrimination, and submitted a civil rights legislation to congress in 1963.
How did congress respond to Kennedy's proposals?
Although political pressures prevented President John F. Kennedy's administration from proposing legislation to Congress in 1961 and 1962, the President took steps to ensure minority rights in voting, employment, housing, transportation, and education by executive action. The stage was set for a new legislative initiative to deal with the problem of federal protection of civil rights.
How did Lyndon Johnson become president?
Lyndon Johnson was Vice President to President John F. Kennedy. Johnson became president following Kennedy's assassination in 1963.
Was John F. Kennedy the 38 president?
Kennedy was our 35th president.
What was President John F. Kennedy's last name?
The name is in your question "Kennedy". That is why he is called President Kennedy.
