An idea whose time has come : two presidents, two parties, and the battle for the Civil Rights Act of 1964

An idea whose time has come : two presidents, two parties, and the battle for the Civil Rights Act of 1964 / Todd S. Purdum.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Purdum, Todd S. (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York, New York : Henry Holt and Company, 2014
Edition:	First edition.
Subjects:	United States. > Civil Rights Act of 1964. Civil rights > United States > History > 20th century. United States > Politics and government > 1961-1963. United States > Politics and government > 1963-1969.

Table of Contents:

The Administration. A century's unfinished business ; A great change is at hand ; The heart of the problem ; Tell'em about the dream!
The House. A compromise between polar positions ; A good man in a tight spot ; A great big vote
The Senate. You listen to Dirksen! ; We shall now begin to fight ; Alternatives and substitutes ; It can't be stopped ; The law of the land.