The Politics Of Passing 1964's Civil Rights Act
Fresh Air | Feb 16, 2015
The act, which turned 50 last year, ended the era of legal segregation in public accommodations, like restaurants and hotels. Author Todd Purdum talks about the battles that surrounded it.
Originally broadcast Jan. 20, 2014.
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