1964 Civil Rights Act
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Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?
1. People and groups involved:
- Civil rights activists such as Martin Luther King Jr., John Lewis, and Rosa Parks
- President Lyndon B. Johnson
- Members of Congress
- African Americans
- Segregationists and opponents of the civil rights movement
2. What happened: The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was passed by Congress and signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson on July 2, 1964. The act outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in public places, employment, and federally funded programs. It also ended segregation in schools and other public facilities.
3. Where the event took place: The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was passed by the United States Congress and signed into law in Washington D.C.
4. When the event took place: The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was passed on July 2, 1964.
5. Why is this event important to Georgia's history: The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was a landmark piece of legislation that marked a significant step forward in the civil rights movement. In Georgia, this act helped to dismantle segregation and discrimination that African Americans had faced for generations. It paved the way for greater equality and opportunities for African Americans in Georgia and across the country. The act also played a role in shaping the ongoing fight for civil rights and social justice in the state and beyond.