jun 2, 1964 - Civil Rights Act of 1964
Description:
Signed by President Lyndon Johnson, this act prohibited discrimination in public places. The act was not passed without opposition, members of both the House and Senate attempted to prevent the bill from being passed. The overwhelming support of the bill by Johnson aided the bill in becoming law.Added to timeline:
Date:
jun 2, 1964
Now
~ 62 years ago