jul 2, 1964 - The Civil Rights Act of 1964
Description:
Summary: An act passed in 1964People involved: proposed by U.S. President John F. Kennedy, voted on by congress, passed by by U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson
Where: Washington DC to all of America
Cause: After the Birmingham campaign, Kennedy decided he had to do something, and delivered a speech outlining this act
Effect: ended segregation in public places and banned employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin
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Date:
jul 2, 1964
Now
~ 61 years ago