How did the kennedy administration react to the march on washington? president kennedy asked for public support of civil rights.

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How did the kennedy administration react to the march on washington? president kennedy asked for public support of civil rights.

president kennedy called for the national guard to end the march and arrest protesters. president kennedy pushed the civil rights act through congress and signed it into law. president kennedy remained neutral on the topic of equality in hopes of securing a second term.

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katrin2010 [14] · Answer 1 · 2023-06-09T20:13:35+03:00

Kennedy administration react to the March on Washington by pushing the Civil Rights Act through Congress and signed it into law.

<h3>What was the March on Washington?</h3>

This was the social march by an approximate of 250,000 people for a peaceful demonstration to promote Civil Rights and economic equality for African Americans.

The Participants of the March on Washington walked down Constitution, Independence avenues and then gathered at the Lincoln Monument for speeches, songs, and prayer.

Because of the social demonstration, President Kennedy pushed the Civil Rights Act through Congress and signed it into law.

Therefore, the Option C is correct.