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United States. The culmination of all of these efforts was the passage of the historic Civil Rights legislation of 1964. As educators, we know that which impacts on the field of education often has a far-reaching effect to other segments of society. Reverend Oliver Brown, Mrs. Vivian Scales, and the other 11 parents demonstrated by their courageous actions that ordinary American citizens can significantly alter the lives of their children and future generations.