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The Civil Rights Act of 1957
On this day, the Civil Rights Act of 1957 was signed by President Eisenhower. This act attempted to integrate public schools to have both black and white kids. Lyndon B. Johnson was a memer of Congress at the time and helped pass the act. -
Johnson loses Presidential election to Kennedy
Lyndon B. Johnson was running for the Democrats, and so was JFK. JFK got more votes and therefore he became the leading Democrat in the race. He won the election and offered Johnson to be his vice President, which Johnson accepted. -
JFK Assassinated
John F. Kennedy was assassinated on this day. Lyndon B. Johnson was the vice President of JFK. Upon his assassination, Johnson was sworn into office as the 36th President of the United States. -
Johnson addresses Congress after JFK assassination
On this day, Lyndon B. Johnson addresses the Congress after the JFK assassination. He talks about how he will take over as President. He also talks about how he will try to pass civil rights acts. -
Gives speech at University of Michigan
On this day, Lyndon B. Johnson arrived at the University of Michigan where he would give a historical speech. In this speech, he talked about the idea of a "Great Society". His goal throughout this speech was to explain to everyone that he is trying to eliminate racism in the United States. -
Signed Civil Rights Act of 1964
On this day, Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and put it into full affect. This act tried to outlaw discrimination. It didn't just outlaw discrimination among races though, it also outlawed it among religion and sex. This attempted to ensure undivided freedom for people of all colors, including Jimmy Butler, and his dreams to hoop. -
Johnson signs Economic Opportunity Act
On this day, Lyndon B. Johnson signed and passed the Economic Opportunity Act. Its goal was to end poverty and increase job opportunities. It also attempted to expand educational opportunities. -
Lyndon B. Johnson is re-elected as President
On this date, Lyndon B. Johnson was re-elected as President of the United States. He would serve all four years. During this time, he did much to end segregation. -
Johnson calls for Voting Rights Legislation
On this date, Lyndon B. Johnson called for the voting rights legislation. This act would later be passed. It would take another step towards the ending of segregation. -
Signed 1965 Voting Rights Act
On this day, Lyndon Johnson signed the 1965 Voting Rights Act. This act gave all black people the right to vote. People were no longer allowed to give literacy tests to black people to exclude them from voting.
