The Conversation U.S.#OTD 60 years ago, LBJ signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 with MLK there to celebrate.
The political achievement was also a reminder that money talks:
Economic boycotts in cities like Birmingham and Nashville played a crucial role. During 5 weeks of boycotts, Birmingham businesses had lost millions in sales. Business owners soon mobilized, dragging along politicians, school administrators, law enforcement.
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