Web Sites (1 - 10 of 158):
"Civil Rights"
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Civil Rights Law and History
- The Declaration of Independence, issued on July 4, 1776, stated "We hold these truths to be self-evident: That all men are created equal..." Yet the new nation declaring its independence permitted the continuation of the practice of slavery for...
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We Shall Overcome: Historic Places of the Civil Rights Movement
- includes a map and information on important people and places in the Civil Rights Movement. Throughout history, African Americans resisted their slavery and later second-class citizenship. Opposition took many forms, from the passive resistance of slaves...
Source/Host: National Parkl Service | Reviewer: J. Nicol |
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LII: Law about...Civil Rights and Discrimination
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- LII: An overview of civil rights and discrimination law with links to key primary and secondary sources. A civil right is an enforceable right or privilege, which if interfered with by another gives rise to an action for injury. Examples of civil rights a...
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National Civil Rights Museum
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- The National Civil Rights Museum (NCRM) was opened in 1991 at the site of the Lorraine Motel in downtown Memphis, Tennessee. The Museum exists to assist the public in understanding the lessons of the Civil Rights Movement and its impact and influence on t...
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Atlanta HistoryCenter
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Civil Rights Act
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- read a summary of the most important U.S. law on civil rights since Reconstruction. (1964), comprehensive U.S. legislation intended to end discrimination based on race, colour, religion, or national origin; it is often called the most important U.S. law o...
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Louisiana Native Guards
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- see photos and read about this celebrated regiment of black men who began as part of the Civil War militia and disbanded after promoting civil rights during Reconstruction.
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A Roy Wilkins Memorial
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- A unique memorial honoring Minnesota native and civil rights leader Roy Wilkins. Saint Paul, Minnesota. Start Virtual Tour! | 360 Degree View | RealVideo
The memorial, which was constructed in 1995, is located in a prominent position reserved for wel...
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