Numerous Cardinal libraries in western NC are temporarily closed due to impacts of Hurricane Helene. This may cause delays in the fulfillment of hold requests. Please contact your local library or county/municipal officials for more info on closures in your area.
Record Details

Catalog Search

Search The Catalog


The longest debate : a legislative history of the 1964 Civil Rights Act Cover Image Book

The longest debate : a legislative history of the 1964 Civil Rights Act / Charles and Barbara Whalen.

Whalen, Charles W., Jr. (Author). Whalen, Barbara, 1928- (Added Author).

Record details

  • ISBN: 0932020348
  • Physical Description: xx, 289 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
  • Publisher: Cabin John, Md. ; Seven Locks Press, [1985]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Ill. on lining papers.
Includes index.
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Bibliography: pages 243-273.
Formatted Contents Note:
Preface -- Introduction -- The congressional journey begins -- Republicans to the rescue -- Johnson takes charge -- Bipartisan House victory -- Senate filibuster -- Dirksen's conversion -- Triumph in the Senate -- The bill becomes law -- Conclusion -- Appendix: major provisions of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 -- Notes -- Index.

Search for related items by subject

Subject: United States. Civil Rights Act of 1964.
African Americans > Legal status, laws, etc.
Discrimination > United States.

Available copies

  • 2 of 2 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 0 of 0 copies available at McDowell County Public Library.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
Sort by distance from:
Show All Copies
Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date