Which of these politicians would be BEST known for their role in the Civil Rights era?
History · Middle School · Mon Jan 18 2021
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Among the politicians best known for their role in the Civil Rights era is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., although not a politician in the traditional sense as an elected official, he was a prominent leader in political activism. In terms of politicians holding elected office, Lyndon B. Johnson is also highly recognized for his role as the President of the United States who signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 into law. Other figures that played significant roles include individuals like Malcolm X, who was not a politician but was influential in the fight for civil rights, as well as Senators and Representatives who supported or authored civil rights legislation, like Senator Hubert Humphrey and Representative John Lewis.