jun 4, 1964 - (1964) Civil Rights Act of 1964
Description:
-provided African American men with protected voting rights, banned discrimination in public facilities, and established equal employment opportunity-created the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
-withheld federal funds from discriminating institutions
-authorized the Justice Department to initiate suites to desegregate public schools and facilities.
Added to timeline:
Date:
jun 4, 1964
Now
~ 61 years ago