Civil Rights Conference 2024
13 videos • 462 views • by IkeLibrary The National Archives and Records Administration and the National Park Service are teaming up to host an inspiring civil rights conference. This event not only commemorates the groundbreaking Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision but also dives into the broader tapestry of civil rights in America. As President from 1953-1961, Eisenhower served during a time of tremendous change for civil and human rights in America. The Eisenhower Administration passed the first civil rights legislation since Reconstruction and created the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. The conference will welcome a host of presenters including historians, civil rights leaders, civil rights attorneys, personal stories from those who lived it, and more.