In the year that followed the Cuban missile crisis, John F. Kennedy reached the height of his popularity and influence as President. How did the events of 1963 change his views on the issue of civil rights for all Americans and inspire him to push for federal legislation on this critical issue? On the international scene, how did Kennedy use the “bully pulpit” of the presidency to take steps to limit nuclear arms, inspire other nations, and work with friends and foes alike to reach the moon by the end of the decade of the 1960s?