Civil Rights 1960s Flashcards by Karan Sagoo | Brainscape

Q

Was Kennedy very supportive of the black civil rights movement?

A

appointed 5 black federal court judges
met with Martin Luther King many times/ was a genuine supporter of the movement
James Meridth Case of 1962
He threatened legal action against the state of Louisiana for refusing to integrate schools

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