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What did the brutality against African Americans in Birmingham prompt Kennedy to do?
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∙ 10y ago
It prompted Kennedy to propose a strong civil rights bill
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∙ 10y agopropose a stron civil rights bill
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Who president helped African Americans?
Several presidents fought for black rights, including Abraham Lincoln, Franklin Roosevelt, Harry Truman, John Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton and Barack Obama.
When did segregation end for African Americans?
Legalized segregation ended legally in 1964 with the Civil Rights Act of 1964. And then the Voting Rights Act came in 1965. They were both initiated by President Kennedy after the brutality of segregation in the South, especially in 1963, but because he himself was assassinated in November 1963, he wasn't able to follow through with the Acts. His successor, President Lyndon Baines Johnson, signed both. Please note that the police dog and fire hose attacks on children; bombing of the 4 little girls, etc. occurred in Birmingham's May and September respectively. Also, the Freedom Rides, which were also bloody and gruesome, brought national attention to the South a few years earlier in '61. President Kennedy was tired of the bad reputation it was giving the US as it went into the world, so he knew he had to address/solve the situation.
Why did congress pass laws protecting civil rights during reconstruction?
Civil Rights legislation was enacted to protect the rights of citizens who were mistreated, treated unfairly, and harassed within communities. Civil Rights for African Americans was a long, hard-fought battle, and only occurred after a few hundred years of maltreatment. Civil Rights is still largely thought of as a race issue, but the issues underpinning "civil rights" affect all races.
Why did many African Americans vote for Kennedy?
Because Kennedy promised to help pass laws for equal rights for all and end segregation. However he wasn't able to get enough support in congress, particularily with southern democrats ("dixiecrats"). Lyndon Johnson was supposed to help out with that but LBJ didn't do squat for JFK so pretty much none of Kennedy's proposals were listened to -- one notable exception being the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
What event forced F Kennedy to take meaningful action in support of the civil rights movement?
President John F. Kennedy and his administration finally began to support the civil rights movement after the Birmingham Campaign of 1963. He signed the Civil Rights Act in response to the highly publicized and violent confrontations of the campaign.
What did John F. Kennedy do to get votes from the african-americans in the election?
john f Kennedy help the African Americans survie
Why did Robert Kennedy send someone to Birmingham?
Robert Kennedy, as Attorney General of the United States, sent lawyers and officials to Birmingham, Alabama in the 1960s to investigate civil rights violations and ensure compliance with federal laws. Birmingham at the time was a hotspot of racial tensions and violence, and Kennedy wanted to protect the rights of African Americans and enforce desegregation efforts. Sending someone to Birmingham was a way to monitor and address the situation on the ground.
What African Americans first and middle name were edward Kennedy?
Duke Ellington
What was gained at Birmingham State?
In the early 1960s Birmingham was the center of the Civil Rights Movement. As a result of the movement many stores in Birmingham were desegregated and job opportunities for African Americans improved.
What was the outcome of the demonstration in Birmingham?
Americans were shocked by the methods used to protect segregation.
When was Roderick Kennedy born?
Roderick Kennedy was born on May 7, 1951, in Birmingham, England, UK.
What has the author Randall Kennedy written?
Randall Kennedy has written: 'Race, crime, and the law' -- subject(s): Civil rights, African Americans, African American criminals, Discrimination in criminal justice administration 'Sellout' -- subject(s): Politics and government, Stigma (Social psychology), Stereotypes (Social psychology), African Americans, Racism, African American politicians 'Instant VRML worlds' -- subject(s): Web sites, VRML (Computer program language)
When did the Philadelphia Phillies sign their first African American player?
The Phillies first African American player was infielder John Kennedy whose first game with the team was April 22, 1957. I have no idea when he was signed. Kennedy's MLB career lasted 5 games. He had previous played in the Negro Leagues with the Birmingham Black Barons and Kansas City Monarchs.
At what university did President Kennedy order the national guard to ensure the enrollment of two African Americans Vivian Malone and James Hood on june 11 1963?
University of Alabama
Which Kennedy program guaranteed equal treatment of all Americans?
The Civil Rights was the program guaranteed equal treatment of all Americans by Kennedy.
Is John F. Kennedy a African American?
no
No no and no?
An African American John F. Kennedy
