Political leaders joined the civil rights movement because they hoped to maintain support in the international community in the U.S. struggle against the Soviet Union.

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During the Cold War, the U.S. was concerned about its international image, especially in its ideological struggle against the Soviet Union. Supporting civil rights was seen as a way to counter Soviet propaganda that criticized the U.S. for racial discrimination and to maintain support among non-aligned nations.

Political Leaders Joined the Civil Rights Movement Because They Hoped