Lyndon Johnson: “I am about to sign into law the Civil Rights Act of 1964.”

On the recordJuly 1, 1964

I am about to sign into law the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

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Radio and Television Remarks Upon Signing the Civil Rights Bill

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