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3 days ago · GARSD: It wasn't until 1965 that the act was replaced by the Immigration and Nationality Act. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) LYNDON B JOHNSON: This bill says simply that from this day forth ...
3 days ago · GARSD: It wasn't until 1965 that the act was replaced by the Immigration and Nationality Act. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) LYNDON B JOHNSON: This bill says simply that from this day forth, those wishing to immigrate to America shall be admitted on the basis of their skills and their close relationships to those already here. GARSD: That's ...
4 days ago · Johnson followed up the Civil Rights Act with an equally historic Voting Rights Act in 1965. The law outlawed discriminatory voting practices like literacy tests, empowered federal officials to oversee voter registration in areas with a history of discrimination, and laid the groundwork for a massive increase in African American voting and ...
5 days ago · Celler’s half-century-long campaign finally paid off in 1965 at the Statue of Liberty when, as Celler looked on, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Immigration and Nationality Act, which ...
5 days ago · Lyndon B. Johnson‘s "Johnson Treatment" remains a fascinating case study in the art of political persuasion. Through a combination of charm, intimidation, and relentless pressure, Johnson transformed the political landscape and secured the passage of landmark legislation that continues to impact American society to this day.
3 days ago · On January 12, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson sent Congress a forceful education message proposing “that we declare a national goal of Full Educational Opportunity.” Further, he asserted, “Every child must be encouraged to get as much education as he has the ability to take.”
3 days ago · In January, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson met with civil rights leaders and told them that he would push for a law protecting voting rights after Congress passed an education bill and Medicare.
