American Revolution By FlorianHT Jul 26, 1948 Executive Order is signed saying that everyone will be treated equally Period: Dec 1, 1955 to Jan 1, 1968 The civil rights movement It did not end in the strictest sense. Apr 16, 1963 Martin Luther King arrested and jailed Aug 28, 1963 Martin Luther King's speech Feb 21, 1965 Malcolm X shot Apr 4, 1968 Martin Luther King shot Nov 22, 1991 Civil Rights act is signed