The Civil Rights Act of 1964: An End to Racial Segregation (Milestones in American History)

Hasday, Judy L.

ISBN 10: 0791093557 / ISBN 13: 9780791093559

Published by Chelsea House Publishers, 2007

About this Item

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was proposed by President John F Kennedy in 1963 and passed by his successor, Lyndon B Johnson, the following year. Part of "Milestones in American History" series, this work looks at this law prohibiting discrimination in public facilities, government, and employment based on race, color, religion, or national origin. Series: Milestones in American History. Num Pages: 129 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPK; YQN; YXZ. Category: (E) Primary & Secondary Education. Dimension: 173 x 242 x 13. Weight in Grams: 442. . 2007. Illustrated. hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Civil Rights Act of 1964: An End to Racial Segregation (Milestones in American History)
• Publisher: Chelsea House Publishers
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0791093557
• ISBN 13: 9780791093559
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Considered the most important U.S. civil rights law, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was proposed by President John F. Kennedy in 1963 and passed by his successor, Lyndon B. Johnson, the following year. The landmark law prohibiting discrimination in public facilities, government, and employment based on race, color, religion, or national origin is brought to life in this meticulously researched and excitingly illustrated volume from the Milestones in American History series.

About the Author

Hasday, a native of Philadelphia, PA, received her B.A. in communications and her Ed.M. in instructional technologies from Temple University.