dec 31, 1964 - 1965
Description:
Grassroots movement forces change in lawVoting Rights Act passed. It forbids states from imposing discriminatory restrictions
on who can vote, and provides mechanisms for the federal government to enforce its
provisions. The legislation is passed largely under pressure from protests and marches
earlier that year challenging Alabama officials who injured and killed people during
African American voter registration efforts.
Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 31, 1964
Now
~ 59 years ago
