Why was the Civil Rights Act passed after President Kennedy's death? Leaders were working hard to honor his legacy. It was already scheduled for a vote in 1964. His successor had time to craft a better

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asked Jul 2, 2022 123k views

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Why was the Civil Rights Act passed after President Kennedy's death?

Leaders were working hard to honor his legacy.
It was already scheduled for a vote in 1964.
His successor had time to craft a better bill.
His opposition to civil rights was no longer an issue.