FAQ About John F. Kennedy
What impact did John F. Kennedy have on the Civil Rights Movement?
John F. Kennedy supported the Civil Rights Movement by introducing the civil rights legislation that would eventually become the Civil Rights Act of 1964, although it was passed after his death. He advocated for equal rights under the law, and his administration took significant steps towards ending segregation in schools and public places. Kennedy's televised speech in June 1963 emphasized the moral issue of racism and helped increase public support for the movement.
