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Today in Peace and Justice history on July 2, 1964
U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law, thus barring discrimination in public accommodations (restaurants, stores, theatres, etc.), employment, and voting...Massive demonstrations a year earlier ensured passage of the Act. http://bit.ly/19TjGNp