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July 13, 1967

Thurgood Marshall Confirmed to Supreme Court

Thurgood Marshall became the first African American justice on the U.S. Supreme Court.

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July 2, 1964

Civil Rights Act Signed

President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law, outlawing discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

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October 2, 1967

Thurgood Marshall Confirmed as First Black Supreme Court Justice

Thurgood Marshall became the first African American to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.

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July 2, 1964

Civil Rights Act of 1964 Signed

President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964, outlawing discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

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August 6, 1965

Voting Rights Act Signed

President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act of 1965, outlawing discriminatory voting practices.

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August 6, 1965

Voting Rights Act

Legislation aimed at overcoming legal barriers at the state and local levels that prevented African Americans from exercising their right to vote.

July 2, 1964

Civil Rights Act

Landmark legislation outlawing discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

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