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The 1957 Civil Rights Act was one of the first pieces of civil rights legislation signed in the United States under President Eisenhower. The goal of this act was to allow and ensure the voting rights of all American citizens. The passing of the 1957 Civil Rights Act put an end to the many discriminatory practices taking place during voter registration.

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Where was the civil rights act of 1957 enacted?

in alabama


What did President Eisenhower sign in 1957?

He sponsored and signed the Civil Rights Act of 1957, which was the first Civil Rights legislation since Reconstruction.


Who was the first civil rights person?

The Civil Rights Act of 1957 was introduced in Eisenhower's presidency and was the act that kick-started the civil rights legislative programme that was to include the 1964 Civil Rights Act and the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Eisenhower had not been known for his support of the civil rights movement.


Why isn't the filibuster as strong as it was then?

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What did Eisenhower do for the Civil Rights Act of 1957?

He signed and supported it.


How did senate strom Thurmond try to prevent the passage of the civil rights act of 1957?

Senator Strom Thurmond tried to prevent the passage of the civil rights act of 1957 by filibuster.


Which statement best describes how the Civil Rights Act of 1957 compared to the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

The 1957 law helped expand voting rights, while the 1964 law helped reduce segregation.


Why was the Civil Rights Act of 1957 significant?

It was the first civil rights bill passed by Congress since Reconstruction.-Novanet


Who opposed any part of the 1957 civil rights act?

Linden Johnson


Which civil rights act established the us civil rights commission?

The US Commision on Civil Rights was formed in 1957, and was not a part of any Civil Rights Act. In fact it helped to bring these Act into being. The Commision was doing well until President Reagan fired the Chairman in 1981, replacing a liberal with a conservative. Any nonpartisanship was destroyed by this act.


How did senator storm thurmond try to prevent the passage of the civil rights act of 1957?

In 1957, Thurmond tried to derail the civil rights bill by conducting the longest filibuster ever made by a single senator. He spoke for 24 hours and 18 minutes. In the end, the bill still passed the House and the Senate. President Eisenhower signed it into law on September 9, 1957.


What did the 1969 civil rights act focus on?

There were the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Civil Rights Act of 1968, but I don't think there was a Civil Rights Act of 1969.