President John F. Kennedy, 1961-3
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Who did he select for high-level jobs?
Black people, including Thurgood Marshall, who successfully argued the 1954 Brown vs Topeka case.
Why did Kennedy originally backed introduction of new civil rights laws?
Initially, he was being reluctant to support civil rights.
Why did Kennedy become committed to the cause of civil rights?
The impact of the civil rights protests and in particular the outrageous treatment of protesters at Birmingham.
What did Kennedy do for James Meredith?
He sent federal troops to the University of Mississippi to protect James Meredith.
What did Kennedy do for the Freedom Riders?
He sent US marshals to escort the Freedom Riders and prevent them being attacked.
When and where was Kennedy assassinated?
Kennedy was assassinated on 22 November 1963 in Dallas, Texas.