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A Little About Lyndon B. Johnson

Born on August 27, 1908 was Lyndon Baines Johnson. Soon to be our 36th president. Though not one of the more famous presidents Lyndon created the Civil Rights Act of 1964. One of the three main acts to help the less fortunate families along with the african american families who suffered so much for being black.

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Segregation was a large problem back in LBJ's day. Since African Americans seemed to have been kicked down from the caucasian community. Even though many people helped to stop this by violent or non-violent terms. Lyndon B. Johnson made a large deal compared to many of them. Since he had signed the document that helped stop this discrimination of African Americans. Lyndon was also known for other documents. Such as the Higher Education Act. Which was pretty much meant what it sounds like.

What exactly is the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was an act signed by the 36th president, Lyndon B. Johnson. This act protected African Americans from racist discrimination. This started from a speech from the previous president, John F. Kennedy, on June 11, 1963. But in November of that year he was murdered.

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