John F Kennedy - Impact On Civil Rights Flashcards

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What did Kennedy introduce in 1965 and why is this important?

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. Established the CEEO or the Commission on Equal Employment Opportunities
. Was intended to enforce the Civil Right Laws against Workplace discrimination - would help African Americans gain greater economic power.

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What did Kennedy propose which was then passed in 1964?

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. The 1964 Civil Rights Act

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How can Kennedy be seen as opposing/ not being interested in the Civil Rights movement?

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. Before his time as president he voted against the 1957 Civil Rights Act which was proposed by Eisenhower.

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