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The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a landmark civil rights law in the United States that outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The act was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson on July 2, 1964.
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was designed to end segregation in public places like schools, restaurants, and transportation. It also prohibited discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. It also made it illegal to use literacy tests or other tests to deny voting rights to citizens. The Act also established the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to enforce the provisions of the Act.
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was a major victory for the civil rights movement and was seen as a major step forward in the fight for racial equality in the United States. It has been credited with helping to end racial segregation and ensure that all citizens are treated equally under the law.
Since its passage, the Act has been amended several times, including the Civil Rights Act of 1968, which banned discrimination in housing and employment. The Act has had a major impact on race relations in the United States, and has been seen as a key factor in the decrease in racial discrimination in the US.
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