Presidents who fought for the equal rights, safety and representation of Black Americans had a lasting effect on their lives.
“Let us close the springs of racial poison. Let us pray for wise and understanding hearts. Let us lay aside irrelevant differences and make our Nation whole.“ Lyndon B. Johnson, upon signing the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Independence Day is a time to reflect on the birth of the United States and everything that has come in the 246 years since – including the 46 men who have served as president.
Some of them stood in the way of progress. Woodrow Wilson, for example, today!
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