Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - MSNBC - 20140405:11:45:00
An idea whose time as come. he shares an interesting observation. i began by asking him who were the champions of the civil rights act. >> well, kennedy's vision was essential. martin luther king's endless slow campaign and crusade. johnson's skill. in the brass tax way of getting the bill through the senate, there are forgotten people. clarence mitchell. known as the 101st senator when there were only five black members of congress. he was a diligent person prowling the hallways working on this bill. one of the most important members of the house, william mccullough. he was crucial. he believ...