Executive Order 9981
July 26, 1949, President Harry S. Truman signed Executive Order 9981
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Category Civil Rights Movement
Civil Rights Act Signed
July 2, 1964, the Civil Rights Act was signed into law.
Thurgood Marshall Nominated
June 13, 1967, Thurgood Marshall became the first African American nominated to the Supreme Court.
Loving v. Virginia
June 12, 1967, Loving v Virginia struck down a state law that banned intermarriage.
Marian Anderson Performance
April 9, 1934, Marian Anderson performed in front of the Lincoln Memorial.
Ray Pleds Fuilty to Assassinating King
March 10, 1969, James Earl Ray pled guilty to assassinating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Charles Stokes Becomes Mayor
November 7, 1967, Charles Stokes made history by becoming the first African American mayor of a major city
Marshall Sworn In
October 2, 1967, Thurgood Marshall was sworn in as associate justice of the Supreme Court.
Troops Sent To Little Rock
September 24, 1957, President Eisenhower sent federal troops to Little Rock, Arkansas.
Atlanta Compromise Speech
September 18, 1895, Booker T. Washington delivered the "Atlanta Compromise."