civil rights pl.n. The rights belonging to an individual by virtue of citizenship, especially the fundamental freedoms and privileges guaranteed by the 13th and 14th Amendments to the US Constitution and by subsequent acts of Congress, including civil liberties, due process, equal protection of the...
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American Civil War, four-year war (1861–65) fought between the United States and 11 Southern states that seceded to form the Confederate States of America. It arose out of disputes over slavery and states’ rights. When antislavery candidate Abraham Lin
The civil rights movement was a struggle for justice and equality for African Americans that took place mainly in the 1950s and 1960s. Among its leaders were Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, the Little Rock Nine, Rosa Parks and many others.
Martin Luther King, according to Time in 1963, personified the civil rights movement, he took on one of the greatest challenges of his time and was one of the people that most influenced this very transformative time in American history.1963年的《时代周刊》认为马丁·路德·金是民权运动的化身，...
TheCivil Rights Act of 1964(42 U.S.C.A. §§ 2000a et seq.) is the most comprehensive civil rights legislation in the history of the United States. It contains provisions for parity in the use and enjoyment of public accommodations, facilities, and education, as well as federally assiste...
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It is high time to honor the heroes who helped liberate slaves by forging the Underground Railroad in the early civil-rights struggles in America. 1 A gentle breeze swept the Canadian plains as I stepped outside the small two...
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 stands as a monumental landmark in American history, representing a turning point in the struggle for racial equality and social justice. This proposed conference aims to delve deep into the historical significance, far-reaching impact, and lasting legacy of this pivot...
This report provides a history of the establishment of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Commission), including its funding, legislation expanding its authorities, and the philosophical differences concerning civil rights that have evolved during the past few decades that affect the agency's indep...