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How could a teacher from American sign and make a big deal? On July 2, 1962, president Lyndon B Johnson signed the civil rights bill. The voting education employment, which has helped weaken the bills. When he was the senator he helped get the bills weaker because he felt that it was the right thing to do and that is wasn't the job of the federal government. The one very important part was the fact that he gave back to the kids in need and bought them food, clothes, water, and everything they possibly needed (document A).. he also had said something very strong that was a very important part in the election was “if that's the price I've got to pay it I'll pay it gladly” (Document C). And lastly he ha made the statement “you will recognize the words I'm going to repeat free at last free at last thank god almighty I am free at last.(Document E).
The one very important part was the fact that he gave back to the kids in need and bought them food, clothes, water, and everything they possibly needed (document A). He made a huge deal and commitment to the kids and now the government, and stuck to his dreams. he had kids 5-7 that were
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On July 2, 1962, president Lyndon B Johnson signed the civil rights bill. The voting education employment, which has helped weaken the bills. When he was the senator he helped get the bills weaker because he felt that it was the right thing to do and that is wasn't the job of the federal government. The one very important part was the fact that he gave back to the kids in need and bought them food, clothes, water, and everything they possibly needed (document A).. he also had said something very strong that was a very important part in the election was “if that's the price I've got to pay it I'll pay it gladly” (Document C). and lastly he ha made the statement “you will recognize the words I'm going to repeat free at last free at last thank god almighty I am free at

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