Civil Rights Act

President Lyndon B. Johnson began his quest for a more just and honorable America with the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the most transformational civil rights legislation since Reconstruction and a crucial step in the realization of America’s promise.

For historical perspective, the LBJ Presidential Library has collected related photos, videos, audio, and text.

TV B-roll of the LBJ Presidential Library

Exterior and interior. Public domain. Credit: LBJ Library Video.

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