During Kennedy's first two years in office, he:

a. established a civil rights record that has yet to be surpassed.
b. was unable to pass all of his civil rights agenda, but most civil rights leaders were impressed by his dedication to the cause.
c. moved cautiously on civil rights, appointing several blacks to high offices but also appointing recognized segregationists.
d. ignored civil rights altogether.


ANSWER: c

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