On March 26, 1979, a peace treaty between Egypt and Israel was signed. After 30 years, the was over and a signing took place on the White House lawn. 1500 guests were invited to the signing and millions watched on their TVs. President Anwar el-Sadat of Egypt and Prime Minister Menachem Begin of Israel were the two leaders signing the treaties. They were then both credited by President Carter saying they made the agreement possible. Both leaders then nominated President Carter for the Nobel Peace Prize.
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Even after segregation and racial discrimination had ended, fear towards integration was still common. Many people were against white and black children going to the same schools, drinking from the same water fountains, and even shopping in the same places. Those against integration were hesitant towards this change. Many trials were held including the Plessy V. Brown trial which helped fight for more educational equal rights for black citizens. Integration was possibly the most revolutionary aspect of the civil rights movement.
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