Civil Rights Movement

Desegregation of the Armed Forces

Feb 22, 1948

After WW2 Persident Truman desegregated the arm forces.

Oliver vs Board of Education

Feb 22, 1954

This trial proved segregation in public shcools unconstitutional

Montgomery Bus Boycott

Feb 22, 1955

Blacks stop using the bus

Desegregation at Little Rock, Arkansaa

Sep 25, 1957

Little Roc Central High School was desegregated.

Freedom Rides

Feb 22, 1961

People road busess cross country to end segregation in bus terminals.

March on Washington

Feb 22, 1963

M.L.K. gave his "I have a dream" speech.

24th Amendmet

Feb 28, 1964

Removing the poll tax

Civil Rights Act

Feb 28, 1965

Banned discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Voting Rights Act

Feb 28, 1975

Help immigrants that could not speak English

Americans with Disabilities Act

Feb 28, 1990

Prevents discrimination agenst people with physical and mental disabiliteis in employment, trasportation, telephone services, and access to public buildings.