President John F. Kennedy most supported rights through his advocacy for civil rights legislation, his establishment of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and his vocal support for the Civil Rights Movement. In 1963, he delivered a powerful speech on civil rights in which he called for an end to segregation and discrimination, and he later signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law, which outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Kennedy also worked to promote voting rights for African Americans and supported affirmative action programs to address historical discrimination. Overall, his administration played a crucial role in advancing civil rights in America.
