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Civil Rights Act

President Lyndon B. Johnson began his quest for a more just and honorable America with the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the most transformational civil rights legislation since Reconstruction and a crucial step in the realization of America’s promise.

For historical perspective, the LBJ Presidential Library has collected related photos, videos, audio, and text.

Signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Exterior of the LBJ Library

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Permanent Exhibits of the LBJ Library

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TV B-roll of the LBJ Presidential Library

Exterior and interior. Public domain. Credit: LBJ Library Video.

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For all media and advertising inquiries, please contact LBJ Presidential Library Communications Office.

Office: (512) 721-0216

Email: press@lbjfoundation.org

Location: 2313 Red River St., Austin, TX 78705