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Word on the Street: Civil Rights Act signed into law 50 years ago

The landmark Civil Rights Act was signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson 50 years ago today. The law called for the desegregation of public schools and laid the foundation for racial, religious

News 12 Staff

Jul 2, 2014, 9:44 PM

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