Events tagged with "LyndonBJohnson"

Historical Events tagged with "LyndonBJohnson"

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Lyndon B. Johnson Signs Civil Rights Act

July 2nd, 1964 60 years ago

U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964, a pivotal piece of legislation aimed at ending segregation in public places and banning employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The signing ceremony took place in the East Room of the White House. This legislation was a major milestone in the fight for civil rights, building on the efforts of activists who campaigned for equality and justice across the nation.