232k views
3 votes
In may 1963, birmingham police chief eugene bull connor unleashed his forces against this group. the actions deeply affected president kennedy, causing him to endorse the civil rights movement.

1 Answer

2 votes
After America witnessed the actions done by the Police Chief Connor, President Kennedy was pressured to act on the matter. It made Congress pass a reform bill in civil rights which were pushed by President Johnson after President Kennedy's death the same year.
User Gadgetmo
by
8.7k points