This photograph shows Iowa Governor Harold Hughes signing the Fair Housing Bill into law in 1967. Before the Fair Housing Bill was passed, the Iowa Legislature passed a law to establish a Civil Rights Commission in 1965. Its purpose was to enforce the Iowa Civil Rights Act of 1965 and investigate complaints of discrimination based on race, national origin, and religion. The Fair Housing Bill was created in response to reports that African Americans had difficulties obtaining decent housing. Content can be used with the following standards: 5th Grade SS 5.26 Civil Rights and SS-U.S. 9-12.23 Iowans Influence U.S. History in a lesson on Iowans' contributions to Civil Rights progress. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions.
2018.012.007 [Print, Photographic]
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