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Lyndon Johnson pushed the civil rights act through as a sign of repect for the dead John F. Kennedy, also, after rioting and movements from king for example, he also passed the voting rights act of 1068 after alot of pressure from groups like core and the naacp
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Which President originated civil rights legislation that was passed by Congress in 1964?
The members of the Civil Rights Movement, which was led by Martin Luther King Jr.
When did President Johnson get civil rights legislation passed?
President Lyndon B. Johnson successfully passed significant civil rights legislation during the 1960s, notably the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The Civil Rights Act, which outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, was signed into law on July 2, 1964. The Voting Rights Act, aimed at eliminating barriers to voting for African Americans, was signed into law on August 6, 1965. Johnson's efforts were pivotal in advancing civil rights during this era.
What year did congress pass the civil rights act?
according to 2 websites ( http://www.maquah.net/media/news/ICRA.html http://www.tribalresourcecenter.org/legal/details.asp?55 ) the Indian Civil Rights Act was passed in 1968. I think it was by President Johnson
Was President Johnson the originator of the civil rights legislation that was eventually passed by Congress?
No, President John F. Kennedy was the originator of the civil rights legislation that eventually passed Congress. Kennedy called for a civil rights bill in a speech on June 11, 1963. He later met with legislative leaders and sent his civil rights bill to Congress on June 19, 1963. He continued to work with legislative leaders on the civil rights legislation until his death on November 22, 1963.Following Kennedy's death, President Lyndon B. Johnson used his experience and influence in support of the Civil Rights Act, and it was passed and signed into law by President Johnson on July 2, 1964.
What was the second civil rights act?
The second civil rights act was the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that was championed and pushed forward mainly due to the efforts of President Lyndon Johnson. The second Civil Rights Act superseded the first, which was created in 1875 and was passed by the last biracial Congress of the 19th century.
What president passed the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
it was in 1964 :D
Who was the president when the civil rights acts of 1964 was passed?
Lyndon B. Johnson
What year or date did the civil rights passed?
The Civil Rights Act was passed in 1964.
Was president Kennedy assassinated before civil rights bill was passed by congress?
Yes he was. President Kennedy was assasinated on november 22, 1963 and civil rights bill were passed in july 2, 1964
Which President originated civil rights legislation that was passed by Congress in 1964?
The members of the Civil Rights Movement, which was led by Martin Luther King Jr.
What president of the United State signed the first major civil rights act of the century?
Although there were other civil rights acts passed earlier, the first major civil rights act was passed in 1964. The president at that time was Lyndon B. Johnson who signed the bill into law on July 2, 1964.
How many years passed between the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
It was 16 years. The UN passed the UDHR in 1948.
Did the civil rights act repeal in 1878?
The civil rights act was passed in 1964. So, no. It did not exist in 1878.
What law was passed by congress to end racial bias and discrimination?
both of these answers are correct the civil rights act of 1960 and the civil rights rights act of 1964 I agree!
What president started to campaign for Civil Rights Act of 1964?
President Johnson
When did President Johnson get civil rights legislation passed?
President Lyndon B. Johnson successfully passed significant civil rights legislation during the 1960s, notably the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The Civil Rights Act, which outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, was signed into law on July 2, 1964. The Voting Rights Act, aimed at eliminating barriers to voting for African Americans, was signed into law on August 6, 1965. Johnson's efforts were pivotal in advancing civil rights during this era.
When did president Johnson sign the civil rights act?
1964
