He feared the possibility of alienating Southern Democrats.
JFK was for and fought for civil rights.
President John F. Kennedy showed support for the civil rights movement by advocating for civil rights legislation and addressing racial injustice. He delivered a landmark speech on June 11, 1963, where he called civil rights a "moral issue" and urged Congress to pass comprehensive civil rights laws. Additionally, he sent federal troops to enforce desegregation at the University of Alabama and proposed the Civil Rights Act of 1964, setting the stage for significant legal changes. Through these actions, JFK positioned his administration as an ally to the movement for racial equality.
JFK put pressure on the federal government organizations to make a true effort to employ more African Americans. It was during JFKâ??s term as president that the Civil Rights Bill entered Congress.
Tax and spend, take credit for the Republican's push for civil rights, and keep dropping "advice" on the Vietnamese.
because he was by the paper with a pen, and people say they herd him say "why the hell not" and he signed it... read your history book........
JFK was for and fought for civil rights.
He cautiously supported civil rights.
Yes, it could.
JFK got shot
John F. Kennedy (JFK) and Lyndon B. Johnson played pivotal roles in advancing the civil rights movement during the 1960s. JFK initially approached civil rights cautiously, but his administration ultimately took significant steps, including proposing the Civil Rights Act of 1964. After JFK's assassination, Lyndon B. Johnson championed the legislation, successfully pushing it through Congress, which led to landmark reforms in racial equality and anti-discrimination laws. Their combined efforts helped to galvanize the movement and bring national attention to the struggle for civil rights in the United States.
civil rights
he helped with civil rights and thats how he change the world
cuz he was discrminated agianst cuz he was a roman catholic.
JFK
President John F. Kennedy showed support for the civil rights movement by advocating for civil rights legislation and addressing racial injustice. He delivered a landmark speech on June 11, 1963, where he called civil rights a "moral issue" and urged Congress to pass comprehensive civil rights laws. Additionally, he sent federal troops to enforce desegregation at the University of Alabama and proposed the Civil Rights Act of 1964, setting the stage for significant legal changes. Through these actions, JFK positioned his administration as an ally to the movement for racial equality.
John F. Kennedy (JFK) was an American president during the Civil Rights Movement. He was supporting the black people and passing laws to free them and then he was assassinated.
No, JFK was assassinated in Dallas, Texas in November of 1963. While the civil rights act wasn't passed until 1964.