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Civil Rights Act of 1964

The Civil Rights Act, one of the most important laws in U.S. history, was signed on July 2, 1964.
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The Civil Rights Act remains one of the most important pieces of legislation in United States history. The act, signed into law on July 2, 1964, by Pres. Lyndon B. Johnson, was a major breakthrough in the fight against discrimination based on race, color, religion, or national origin.

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