aug 6, 1955 - Voting Rights Act of 1965
Description:
The voting rights act went into effect on August 6 1965. The law was signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson. The act was to help African Americans be able to overcome the legal barriers that were not allowing them to vote. Their right to vote was granted by the 15 Amendment .Added to timeline:
Date:
aug 6, 1955
Now
~ 69 years ago