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Jackie Robinson joins the Dodgers
April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson becomes the first African-American in the major leagues when he played his first game with the Brooklyn Dodgers.This. was important because it shows that the gape between whites and blacks was closing. -
Executive order 9981
Executive Order 9981 was an executive order issued on July 26, 1948, by President Harry S. Truman. It abolished racial discrimination in the United States. -
Executive order 9981
Executive Order 9981 was an executive order issued on July 26, 1948, by President Harry S. Truman. It abolished racial discrimination in the United States. This is important because it helps to limit the discrimination that minority group would receive. -
Little Rock crisis
Little Rock Crisis, in which the students were initially prevented from entering the racially segregated school by Orval Faubus. This is important because it later called for the desegregation of all national schools. -
24th Amendment
Not long ago, citizens in some states had to pay a fee to vote in a national election. This fee was called a poll tax. This is important because it led to the ratification of the 24th Amendment to the Constitution, prohibiting any poll tax in elections. -
Civil rights Act of 1964
The civil Rights Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.it was important because It helped ended unfare voter registration. -
Selma march
It was a freedom march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, led by Martin Luther King, Jr. As a former of peacefull protest to show racial injustice in the South. This is important because it contributed to passage that year of the Voting Rights Act. -
Voting Rights Act
The Act helped African Americans to exercising their right to vote under the 15th Amendment on local and state levels. This is important because it make it easier for African Americans to vote. -
Executive order 11246
Executive Order 11246, signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on September 24, 1965, established requirements for non-discriminatory practices when hiring people for jobs.this is important because it increases the job opportunities for all kinds of people. -
MLK assassinated
Martin Luther King, Jr. was killed by a single shot which struck his face and neck. He was standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel. This event was important because it marked the passing of a important figure in the civil rights movement.
