jul 2, 1964 - Civil Rights Act is Passed
Description:
John F. Kennedy was unsuccessful in passing the act, however his successor Lyndon B. Johnson managed to pass a stronger version on July 2nd 1964. There was a significant amount of public backlash from white groups that took the form of protests and racial violence.Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 2, 1964
Now
~ 61 years ago