Celebrating the Civil Rights Act of 1964

On this day, July 2, in the year 1964 (50 years ago) President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law.

The reform against discrimination was started by President John F. Kennedy. President Kennedy, the first U.S. President to propose such legislation during the Civil Rights era, rightfully and strongly felt that

"giving all Americans the right to be served in facilities which are open to the public—hotels, restaurants, theaters, retail stores, and similar establishments" and "greater protection for the right to vote"

was extremely necessary. Unfortunately, President Kennedy did not get to see the law come to pass, but President Johnson picked up where he left off and signed the proposed legislation into creation.
   

Today marks 50 years of a legacy worth celebrating. Let us all as Americans go forth today, and the rest of this Fourth of July weekend, commemorating, celebrating and  remembering all the hardships and sacrifices that it took to bring forth this bit of our history.