A significant milestone in civil rights achieved in 1964 was the passage of the Civil Rights Act. This landmark legislation aimed to eliminate discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in various areas such as employment, public accommodations, and education. The act was a significant result of the civil rights movement, which included protests, marches, and activism by key figures like Martin Luther King Jr. The Civil Rights Act represented a monumental shift in American law, laying a foundation for future civil rights advancements and being instrumental in combating racial segregation and inequality.