27 nov 1957 - Eisenhower: civil rights law #1
Description:
[what] Eisenhower passed 2 civil rights laws (1957, 1960); first to be enacted by congress since reconstruction; gave justice dept new powers to protect blacks[effect] despite legislation, southern officials used myriad of tactics to prevent blacks from voting
Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
27 nov 1957
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 66 ans
