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Today in Peace and Justice history on July 2, 1964 [View all]
U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law, thus barring discrimination in public accommodations (restaurants, stores, theatres, etc.), employment, and voting...Massive demonstrations a year earlier ensured passage of the Act. http://bit.ly/19TjGNp