Civil Rights Act of 1964

The presidential stances on Civil Rights from the Executive Branch furthered the progress of the movement, especially in the instances of John F. Kennedy’s support for Martin Luther King Jr. and the proposal of Lynden B. Johnson’s voting rights bill.

Although Wallace supported segregation, the United States Congress was voting on the Civil Rights Act. Originally proposed by President John F. Kennedy, President Lyndon Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act on July 4, 1964.

Even though President John F. Kennedy did not fully support the civil rights movement at first because of the fear of losing his voters, he still was the one who planted the seeds for the Civil Rights Act of 1964. After the riots in Birmingham he decided to support the movement to its fullest. He supported the March on Washington for jobs and Freedom and had plans to make a stronger Civil Rights Act to our conclusions. He never got to see the Civil Rights Act of 1964 because he got assassinated on November 22nd,

President Lyndon B. Johnson and President John F. Kennedy made many notable advances to outlaw discrimination in America. They fought against discrimination on race, color, religion, and national origin. Although the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments outlawed slavery, provided for equal protection under the law, guaranteed citizenship, and protected the right to vote, individual states continued to allow unfair treatment of minorities and passed Jim Crow laws allowing segregation of public facilities. America would not be the country it is today without their effort to make this country better and of course without the help of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

President Kennedy was initially concerned about the march. Multiple incidents in America prior to this protest, have contributed to his concern that the protest would become violent and that the support for his civil rights bill would be weakened. Some incidents include the events that had occurred in Birmingham, Alabama and the 1896 court case involving Homer Plessy and Judge John H. Ferguson. These occurrences utilize violence and industrialize racism and discrimination. ____In 1963, thousands of African-Americans had participated in nonviolent protests, boycotts, and voter-registration drives in Birmingham, Alabama. Although the protesters had exhibited nonviolent resistance, authorities had reacted to their actions with violence. On page

Groups like SCLC and SNCC we're not allowing their rights to go ignored like they did years before. Even with new organizations forming violence towards African-Americans still continued. John F Kennedy the president of the United States put gave an order, The Civil Rights Act of 1964"... asking The Congress to enact legislation giving all Americans the right to be served on facilities which are open to rhe public-hotels, restaurants, theaters, retail stores, and similar establishments. "(Doc 4) President Kennedy was aware of the violence carried through from reconstruction and aimed to protect African-Americans in the workplace and social situations. During reconstruction hopes to obtain equality failed because federal government was not involved.

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was known as an end to racial segregation. It was brought about by a number of things including the effects of major events mostly involving riots. State and federal legislation needed it to be passed along with many social movements that influenced its decision. It is no question that it heavily changed America for the better by turning us into a melting pot and making us see that everyone should be treated as equals. It is important to remember that this act was not only beneficial to the time in which it was enacted, but it has affected our future by sustaining society. Today we continue to fight to outlaw discrimination within our nation, and thanks to the passing of this act we are able to be strong and help support the removal of unequal protection for all citizens. The general public has always deserved to be treated with the same rights that every White American is given. This act needed to be passed in order to see the harm we were causing by segregating people. America has grown so much since the act was established, and with it by our sides everyone can be able to have the rights they all truly deserve. Without this act in effect, the impacts on our country would be dire. We needed this act in order to flourish as one nation and continue to build movements against any discrimination.

Johnson signs the civil rights act of 1964, among the other guest, which was Martin Luther King Jr. To conclude with the act, it ended unequal application of voter registration and racial segregation in schools, at the workplace and by people that served the public, for example such as theaters, park and other public

Tracing back to the time period of the Triangular Trade, African-Americans were brought to America as slaves and were treated as the inferiors. Most of them were not granted for the basic human rights that they deserved. After the Civil Wars, the African- Americans were finally freed form the identity of slaves, but still treated unequally. During the 1950s and 1960s, the era of the Civil Rights Movement has occurred, which involved numerous movements that many of the Africans-Americans participated eagerly. Equal rights, educational opportunities, prohibit discriminations, and end of the segregations were the main focus of these movements. Civil Rights Act of 1964 was one of the most important acts that marked the end of the unequal application of voter registration requirement and racial segregation. The most significant events that led to the Civil Rights Act of

Kennedy was assassinated,this horrible event was the beginning of a new era for a new president. Lyndon B. Johnson was the vise president for JFK, throughout the 1950’s he worked to obstruct the passage and enforcement of civil right laws. Lyndon B. Johnson reassured a grieving nation that “the ideas and the ideals which Kennedy so nobly represented must and will be translated into effective action.” That is exactly what Lyndon B. Johnson did, in his first term he accomplished many goals and displayed dedication to reunite America. On July 2, 1964 Johnson signed the Civil Right Movement, it prohibited discrimination in most places of public accommodation; outlawed discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color,religion, sex or national origin. The Civil Right Movement was the most significant civil rights legislation since Reconstruction, it was the beginning of the colored people’s success. This legislation not only made America an equal field for everyone, but Johnson started to earn the support and love from the Americans, specifically the African Americans. Lyndon B. Johnson was reelection in 1964, capturing 61% of the popular vote and 94% casted ballots for Johnson. In August 1965, Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into law, aimed to overcome legal barriers at the state and local levels that prevented African Americans from exercising their right to vote as guaranteed under the 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Accomplishing this in his second term was an outstanding accomplishment, not only did Johnson keep his word but also is demonstrating that he is ready to do more for the country. This victory streak didn’t last forever, America got involved in War. LBJ’s presidency was dominated by the Vietnam War. United States attacked villagers and their homes, American citizens had no idea. The U.S had many as 4 million people into refugees, refugees that were innocent and noble people. By late 1968, the U.S

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was significant to African Americans because the act ended segregation in public places and ended employment prejudice based on the pigment of skin, national origin, gender, ethnicity, or/and religion. The Act was one of the most momentous events to impact African Americans on the account of bringing equality to minorities on paper and giving them opportunities to voice their political and community concerns. However, there were unforeseen consequences that added to the suffering of the community which they expressed through riots and protest marches in efforts to ensure their new protections were enforced. The advancement of the Act helped the African American civil rights group in their awareness and voice in government, made tremendous strides in their group, and contributed to other minorities to gaining equality. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 affected African Americans both positively and negatively through federalism, minority rights, and judicial review.

President Kennedy was forced to face the civil rights as a persuasive cause. He was for racial equality, but did little to support it. President Kennedy felt that the Freedom Riders were a nuisance and he

The civil rights movement of the 1950's and 60's was about equal rights for communities around the country. One contributor to the movement was President Lyndon B. Johnson. A former teacher and Democratic Senator from Texas, he helped forward the fight for civil rights by signing the Civil Rights Act of 1964. But what made a, once pro-segregation, Senator sign a desegregation bill? Was it for political gain, or was he always against segregation? He signed the bill out of principle because of his experiences as a teacher, his hesitation to the 1957 bill, and his relief of pressure from the Senate.

After 1963, the NAACP and SCLC regrouped and formulated a new plan. On 18 May 1964 Martin Luther King Visited St. Augustine. On 27 May King spoke at St. Mary’s Baptist church in Lincolnville and told his audience that segregation would soon be over (24). Early in the morning on May 29, a house rented for King in St. Augustine beach shoot with gunfire. A couple of days later on June 11, which is a day after Civil Rights filibuster finally ended. King and some of his colleagues were arrested when they attempted to be served at a segregated restaurant (25). Throughout the coming months the NAACP and SCLC continued to lead marches as the end of segregation was near. At this time the Klan also led its own marches hoping to uses violence and fear to prevent the civil rights act. On July 2nd 1964 The Civil Rights Act was passed by the senate making segregation at businesses restaurants illegal.

During the Jim Crow era, school and city buses had segregation laws to keep black and whites separate. He helped to bring down those laws along with other civil rights leaders. When Martin Luther King Jr. was arrested, President John F. Kennedy made a phone call to Coretta Scott King to express his sympathy about Dr. King being arrested. In comparison to other white presidents elected during the civil rights movement, these actions were proof that Kennedy was trying to make the United States better for everyone. The inequality between African American people and whites along with slavery and segregation lasted 303 years and Kennedy was one of the great men that tried to unify both