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Historic Civil Rights Bill passes the Senate...



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June 20, 1964

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., June 20, 1964 

* American Civil Rights Act of 1964
* Passes United States Senate


A front page six column heading announces an historic moment in the Civil Rights battle: "Senate Approves Rights Bill, 73-27" with subheads. (see images)
First report coverage on the Senate's passage of this historic Civil Rights Act, which would be passed by the House & signed by the President less than two weeks later.
The front page also has a report on Senator Edward Kennedy's survival from a plane crash.
Complete with 36 pages, nice condition.

Category: The 20th Century