How did Presidents Kennedy and Nixon differ in their responses to political protesters?
A)Kennedy attempted to shut down protests; Nixon encouraged them.
B)Kennedy changed his policies based on protests; Nixon refused to change.
C)Kennedy and Nixon both reacted rationally to protests.
D)Kennedy saw protests as an opportunity; Nixon saw them as a threat.

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Kennedy was more open to civil rights movements and saw the value in public discourse, while Nixon was more inclined to view protests, especially those against the Vietnam War, as a threat to social order and his administration's policies.

How Did Presidents Kennedy and Nixon Differ in Their Responses