1964 brought legal victories while 1968 saw destructive riots and political stalemates.

1964–1965 fostered national leaders working together for policy shifts, but by 1968 leaders had been assassinated and new policy agendas had ascended. 

Civil rights popularity swelled through 1964 marches but faded amid 1968 Black Power rhetoric.

Anti-racism efforts successfully reduced prejudices for a time before regressing by 1968 because of economic hardship.