jul 2, 1963 - Civil Rights Act of 1964
Description:
this act ended public segregation and job discrimination based on race, sex, religion, national origin. southern members of congress was against this act. but with the support of president JFK the act survived these objections and was passed. Lyndon B. Johnson, the successor of JFK, signed the act into law.Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 2, 1963
Now
~ 62 years ago