LBJ didn't sign the Civil Rights Act voluntarily—he was pressured by activists who made huge sacrifices
http://www.npr.org/2015/02/16/385756875/the-politics-of-passing-1964s-civil-rights-act …
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and southern states have been in a state of apoplexy ever since
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@GlennThrush One of the most important events in my lifetime. This date is truly a national holiday. -
which nation though, rabbi?
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The land of the free and the home of the brave. This land was made for you and me pilgrim. Happy 4th
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@mflynny In the Senate, 21 Senate Democrats opposed it. In the House, 96 Democrats voted no. - 1 more reply
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Dear New Lefties and other Naderites: THIS is why the white working class left the Democrats. Not because of "neoliberalism".
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@JoeNBC@realDonaldTrump Just an FYI FOR YOU RACIEST Trump -
Truly inspired. Stupidity I mean.
@ML829 LBJ "I'll have those n*ggers voting democratic for the next 200 years."
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@Russian_Starr Changed my destiny.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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