nov 16, 1960 - Eisenhower: civil rights law #2
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[what] Eisenhower passed 2 civil rights laws (1957, 1960); first to be enacted by congress since reconstruction; gave justice dept new powers to protect blacks
[effect] despite legislation, southern officials used myriad of tactics to prevent blacks from voting
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