9 sept. 1957 - Civil Right Act
Description:
The result was the Civil Rights Act of 1957, the first civil rights legislation since Reconstruction. The new act established the Civil Rights Section of the Justice Department and empowered federal prosecutors to obtain court injunctions against interference with the right to vote.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
9 sept. 1957
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 68 ans