The Civil Rights Act of 1964

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The Civil Rights Act of 1964 ended some of the most blatant forms of discrimination across the country, including discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. It applied to both state governments and private employers. While it did not specifically address school desegregation, it did provide federal funding for desegregation efforts and allowed the Justice Department to file lawsuits to enforce desegregation orders. The act was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson, after it was initially proposed by President Kennedy before his assassination.