Wikipedia: Civil Rights Act of 1964
Overview of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the landmark legislation outlawing discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
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Our Documents: Civil Rights Act (1964)
View an image of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and read about the background of the law.
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