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Today in History: Civil Rights Act ends US segregation nationwide

7/2/2026

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On July 2, 1964 President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act, ending legal segregation in schools, public accommodations, and employment across the United States. The law prohibited discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, marking a pivotal step toward equal rights and integration.

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On July 2, 1964 President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act, ending legal segregation in schools, public accommodations, and employment across the United States. The law prohibited discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, marking a pivotal step toward equal rights and integration.