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Why was president Kennedy cautious about pushing for civil rights?
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∙ 12y ago
He moved slowly at the start because he felt that if he worked so hard on the Civil Rights Movement and passing that law then he might not get anything else accomplished. He also won the election by a slim margin and needed the support of southern legislatures. He also felt that medical and educational bills that were passed would help the civil rights movement ultimately, so he held off on making any bold reforms.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 9y agoHe moved slowly because he did not want to upset any of the southern Democratic senators whose votes he needed on other issues. But after the violence began, things like race riots flooded the media. And he had to take action.
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∙ 15y agoThe Democratic Party stood against improving civil rights. The Republican Party sided with Kennedy and pushed legislation through.
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∙ 13y agobecause of personal and political reasons.
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∙ 12y agobecause he didn't want to lose votes for election from public for helping push civil rights into progress so only helped civil rights when it suited him he was an opportunist.
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∙ 12y agoDid not want to lose the southern vies
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President Kennedy's administration was known for promoting civil rights?
no
What was President Kennedy's programs for civil rights women's rights and aid to the poor known as?
The New Frontier. :)
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
Why did Robert Kennedy urge civil rights workers to focus on voter registration?
Because he was the president
What two events delayed the passing of the civil rights act of 1964?
A filibuster and the assassination of President Kennedy.
Who was the president during the civil rights movement?
The president during the Civil Rights Movement was John F Kennedy :)
How did president Kennedy initially approach civil rights policies?
According to my U.S. history book, President Kennedy initially approached civil rights policies cautiously.
Who was the president during the civil rights?
John F. Kennedy
Was president Kennedy's administration was known for promoting civil rights.?
no
President Kennedy's administration was known for promoting civil rights?
no
How did president john f Kennedy initially approach civil rights?
According to my U.S. history book, President Kennedy initially approached civil rights policies cautiously.
What statement about John F. Kennedy actions on civil rights were true?
John F. Kennedy was committed to advancing civil rights, but his actions were initially cautious. While he supported racial equality, he encountered political challenges in Congress that limited the progress he could achieve on certain civil rights legislation. However, his administration played a significant role in pushing for desegregation and promoting equality through executive orders and oversight of federally funded programs.
Which president introduce the consumer bill of rights?
John F. Kennedy.
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 was President Kennedy's programs for civil rights women's rights and aid to the poor known as?
The New Frontier. :)
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
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.
