What finally caused Kennedy to support racial justice openly?
A) Kennedy visited segregated schools in the South.
B) Martin Luther King, Jr., gave his “I Have a Dream” speech.
C) Kennedy wanted a united country to fight the war in Vietnam.
D) Authorities attacked child protesters in Birmingham, Alabama.
E) The Democratic Party threatened to withdraw support if he didn’t speak out.
Answer: D
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