Tag: Johnson

  • Civil Rights Act Signed

    Civil Rights Act Signed

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    Morgan O’Brien

    July 2, 1964, the Civil Rights Act was signed into law.

  • The Civil Rights Act of 1964

    The Civil Rights Act of 1964

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    Morgan O’Brien

    The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was a landmark piece of legislation that profoundly impacted American society. Signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson on July 2, 1964, the act outlawed discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. It was a significant victory for…

  • Voting Rights Act

    Voting Rights Act

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    Morgan O’Brien

    August 6, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act.