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Sixty Years of the Civil Rights Act : Built by a Movement

Sixty Years of the Civil Rights Act : Built by a Movement

Update: 2025-09-02
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Following one of the largest mass public demonstrations in U.S. history, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was passed, ending legalized segregation and marking a significant step toward racial equality. While the movement triumphed, its leaders were keenly aware of its imperfections and the challenges that lay ahead, yet believed the door had opened to…
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Sixty Years of the Civil Rights Act : Built by a Movement

Sixty Years of the Civil Rights Act : Built by a Movement

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