When we think of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States, many iconic figures come to mind: Martin Luther King Jr., ...
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was landmark legislation that addressed the prejudice occurring in society in the U.S. at the time. Through its 11 titles, it banned discrimination and segregation ...
President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Voting Rights Act as Martin Luther King Jr. and other civil rights leaders look on; President's Room, U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC. LBJ Library, photo by ...