JFK Address on Civil Rights

JFK Library and Museum - John F. Kennedy Speeches by John F. Kennedy Library Foundation

Jun 11, 201200:14:54News & Politics

President Kennedy made the decision to give a televised evening speech announcing his civil rights bill proposal. Thought he delivered part of the talk extemporaneously, it was one of his best speeches--a heartfelt appea...

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