Question

remarks on the signing of the civil rights act
by lyndon b. johnson
on july 2, 1964, president lyndon b. johnson signed into law the civil rights act of 1964. in his speech, johnson pointed to the nations founding principles in the declaration of independence and the constitution as inspiration for his remarks and the new laws significance
(1) my fellow americans, i am about to sign into law the civil rights act of 1964
(2) i want to take this occasion to talk to you about what that law means to every american. 188 years ago this week a small band of valiant men began a long struggle for freedom. they pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor, not only to found a nation, but to forge an ideal of freedom. not only for political independence, but for personal liberty. not only to eliminate foreign rule, but to establish the rule of justice and the affairs of men. that struggle was a turning point in our history. today in far corners of distant continents the ideals of those american patriots still shape the struggles of men who hunger for freedom. this is a proud triumph. yet those who founded our country knew that freedom would be secure, only if each generation fought to renew and enlarge its meaning. from the minutemen at concord¹, to the soldiers in vietnam², each generation has been equal to that trust
(3) americans of every race and color have died in battle to protect our freedom. americans of every race and color have worked to build a nation of widening opportunities. now, our generation of americans has been called on to continue the unending search for justice within our own borders. we believe that all men are created equal. yet many are denied equal treatment. we believe that all men have certain unalienable
how did johnson order his primary points in his speech? put johnsons primary points in the order they appeared in his speech
i am about to sign into law the civil rights act of 1964
the purpose of this law is simple; it does not restrict the freedom of any american, so long as he respects the rights of others.
today in far corners of distant continents the ideals of those american patriots still shape the struggles of men who hunger for freedom.
now, our generation of americans has been called on to continue the unending search for justice within our own borders.

Explanation:

• First, Johnson states he is about to sign the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
• Then, he mentions that today in far - corners of distant continents the ideals of American patriots still shape the struggles of men who hunger for freedom.
• Next, he talks about the purpose of the law (it does not restrict the freedom of any American, so long as he respects the rights of others).
• Finally, he says that now, our generation of Americans has been called on to continue the unending search for justice within our own borders.

Answer:

1. I am about to sign into law the Civil Rights Act of 1964
2. Today in far corners of distant continents the ideals of those American patriots still shape the struggles of men who hunger for freedom.
3. The purpose of this law is simple; it does not restrict the freedom of any American, so long as he respects the rights of others.
4. Now, our generation of Americans has been called on to continue the unending search for justice within our own borders.