40th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act
President Bush addressed an audience of dignitaries on the 40th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act. He praised President Johnson, who… read more
President Bush addressed an audience of dignitaries on the 40th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act. He praised President Johnson, who signed the Act, describing the difficult job of getting the legislation passed in 1964. He talked about some of the improvements in civil rights in the U.S. because of the Act and about the need to continue working for civil rights. close
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