Civil Rights Act of 1957 signed by Eisenhower to protect voting rights for African Americans.

President Eisenhower signing the Civil Rights Act of 1957 marked a crucial step towards desegregation and voting rights for African Americans in the USA. This legislation aimed to ensure all citizens had the right to vote, setting the stage for further civil rights advancements in the following years. The act created the US Commission on Civil Rights to investigate discriminatory voting practices and empowered the Justice Department to prosecute those infringing on voting rights. Though the act faced challenges and limitations, it laid the groundwork for the Civil Rights Movement and subsequent civil rights legislation. #CivilRightsAct #Desegregation #VotingRights #Eisenhower #USHistory