How did Senator Strom Thurmond try to prevent the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1957?

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Juliet Riddle

9 October, 13:00

How did Senator Strom Thurmond try to prevent the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1957?

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Everett · Answer 1

Senator Strom Thurmond tried to prevent the passage of the civil rights act of 1957 by filibuster.

Keon Atkinson · Answer 2

Senator Strom Thurmond tried to prevent the passage of the civil rights act of 1957 by filibuster. Thurmond conducted the longest filibuster ever made by a single senator. He spoke for 24 hours and 18 minutes. The act aimed to provide equal rights to all men, regardless of skin color.