Photo: #Juan Williams is a news analyst for National Public Radio. He spent two decades as a reporter and editorial writer at the Washington Post.
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Juan Williams is a news analyst for National Public Radio. He spent two decades as a reporter and editorial writer at the Washington Post. (Photo courtesy of NPR)

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A key moment in American history

Broadcast: Midday, 07/03/2009, 11:00 a.m.

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This week marks the 45th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act. The acclaimed author of "Eyes on the Prize" discusses history lessons from the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights and landmark civil rights legislation.

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  • Juan Williams: National Public Radio news analyst. Author of "Eyes on the Prize: America's Civil Rights Years, 1954-1965" and "Thurgood Marshall: American Revolutionary." Former reporter and editorial writer at the Washington Post, and Emmy award-winner. Contributing political analyst for the Fox News Channel.

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