Good morning! While you ponder the documentary about cats, here's a historical note to ponder: On this day in 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was approved after surviving an 83-day filibuster in the United States Senate.
June 19, 2013

Good morning! While you ponder the documentary about cats, here's a historical note to ponder: On this day in 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was approved after surviving an 83-day filibuster in the United States Senate.

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