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June 19, 1964: The Senate Passes Civil Rights Act

On this day in 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was passed by the Senate and signed into law by President Johnson on July 2.

The landmark act barred discrimination based on race, color, religion, or national origin in public facilities — such as restaurants, theaters, or hotels. Discrimination in hiring practices was also outlawed. For more information, visit Eyes on the Prize’s “Civil Rights Movement milestones.”

Photo: Republican Senators during a meeting on amendments to the Civil Rights Act (Library of Congress).

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Today is a state holiday in 42 states - it’s Juneteenth which marks when Texas accepted the Emancipation Proclamation...
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