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jul 2, 1964 - Civil Rights Act 1964

Description:

-comprehensive legislation on Civil Rights that had been demanded for years

-proposed by JFK, but was stuck in Congress at time of his assassination

-banned employment discrimination (based on race, religion, sex, nationality)

-led to de facto desegregation of Southern states

Added to timeline:

Date:

jul 2, 1964
Now
~ 61 years ago