WATCH: JFK Speech Promoting the Civil Rights Act of 1964, June 11th 1963
- what is JFK trying to do in this speech?
- is it televised? Who is watching? Congress or ALL Americans? What are they thinking?
- why does he keep saying this is a moral issue?
- what does he want Congress to do?
- Is the message consistent with what we already know about JFK?
- Do you think this was an effective speech?
John Lewis today, reflecting on this speech...
Black Lives Matter and America's Long History of Resisting Civil Rights Protesters
- What surprised you about public opinion of the Civil Rights movement?
- What connections can you make to the Black Lives Matter movement?
WATCH: SNCC Chairman John Lewis's Speech at the March on Washington August 1963
- what is John Lewis' main message?
- how does he differ from Kennedy? What is he advocating for?
- why do you think Lewis would have to change this speech?
- was it effective?
- according to Lewis, was Kennedy a strong supporter of Civil Rights?