Marian Wright Edelman Quotes:
Ocupation: Activist
Life: b. June 6, 1939
Birthday: June 6
When President Kennedy was elected, many black Americans, like so many Americans, were captivated by his youth and energy and promise and were especially hopeful that he might move the country in a new direction on civil rights.
source: "Ask What You Can Do For Your Country" by Marian Wright Edelman, www.huffingtonpost.com. November 22, 2013. 
topic: Country, Moving, Rights, Captivated, President Kennedy
