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- Identifier:
- EMD_Working_Papers-f259-1964_06_19
- Contributing Institution:
- The Dirksen Congressional Center, Pekin, IL
- Collection:
- Everett McKinley Dirksen Papers
- Title:
- June 19, 1964, Congressional Record of Senator Everett McKinley Dirksen speech to the Senate regarding Civil Rights Act of 1964
- Date:
- June 19, 1964
- Creator:
- Dirksen, Everett McKinley
- Policy Area:
- Armed Forces and National Security, Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues, Government Operations and Politics, International Affairs, Agriculture and Food, Congress
- Names:
- Dirksen, Everett McKinley
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
![["Congressional Record Floor Speech Of Senator Everett Mckinley Dirksen. Details The Origins Of The Civil Rights Bill, With References To Historical Figures Such As Marie Antoinette, General And Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower And Marshal Zhukov, And A Need To Value Human Life. He Cites As Predecessors The Pure Food, Drug And Cosmetic Act, His Time In The House Of Representatives In 1934 Passing The Social Security Act. The Need For A Minimum Wage, Programs That Support Human Rights, Equality Of Opportunity."]](/thumb/EMD_Working_Papers-f259-1964_06_19.jpg "June 19, 1964, Congressional Record of Senator Everett McKinley Dirksen speech to the Senate regarding Civil Rights Act of 1964")