jul 2, 1964 - The Civil Rights Act of 1964
Description:
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was a legislation signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson that "prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin."It was a major success of the Civil Rights movement, a major step towards the end of racial inequality.
(Do note racial inequality still exists today)
Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 2, 1964
Now
~ 61 years ago