President Eisenhower signs the Civil Rights Act of 1960, strengthening federal oversight of voter registration.
At a Glance
- Date
- 6 May 1960
- Location
- Washington, D.C.
- Key people
- Dwight Eisenhower
- Category
- Law & Justice
- Source
- Civil Rights Act of 1960 · Library of Congress
What It Meant Then
It addressed loopholes in the 1957 act, though enforcement remained weak.
What It Means Now
The law was a step toward the stronger protections of 1964 and 1965.
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