John F Kennedy - Impact On Civil Rights Flashcards
1
Q
What did Kennedy introduce in 1965 and why is this important?
A
. 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.
2
Q
What did Kennedy propose which was then passed in 1964?
A
. The 1964 Civil Rights Act
3
Q
How can Kennedy be seen as opposing/ not being interested in the Civil Rights movement?
A
. Before his time as president he voted against the 1957 Civil Rights Act which was proposed by Eisenhower.