As a candidate, Kennedy gained Black support
A) For his long history of support for civil rights bills
B) When he was arrested at a protest in Georgia
C) When he signed the 1964 Civil Rights Act
D) After he worked to free MLK, who had been arrested at a protest in Georgia

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John F. Kennedy gained significant support from the Black community after he and his campaign worked to secure the release of Martin Luther King Jr., who had been arrested during a protest in Georgia. This action demonstrated Kennedy's willingness to intervene in civil rights issues, which helped to bolster his support among Black voters.

As a Candidate, Kennedy Gained Black Support