The Civil Rights Act of 1964
-Hannah Aquino
On June 6,1963, President John F. Kennedy urged America to treat every citizen equally regardless of race. Soon after, Kennedy proposed that Congress consider civil rights legislation that would address voting rights, public accommodations, school desegregation, nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs, and more.
Although Kennedy was assassinated in November of 1963, President Lyndon Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 on July 2nd. This act outlawed segregation in businesses such as theaters, restaurants, and hotels. It banned discriminatory practices in employment and ended segregation in public places such as swimming pools, libraries, and public schools.
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