Civil Rights Bill
Immediately preceding the signing of the Civil Rights Act by President Bush, three Democratic members of the House of Representatives held a… read more
Immediately preceding the signing of the Civil Rights Act by President Bush, three Democratic members of the House of Representatives held a news conference to criticize the language of the civil rights legislation. The three members responded to media reports that the president may issue an executive order calling a halt to preferential hiring procedures for minorities and women. The three members responded to questions following their opening remarks. close
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