jan 23, 1964 - 24th Amendment Ratified
Description:
The 24th Amendment stated that any US citizens could not be barred from voting for any elections due to an inability to pay the poll tax or any tax. This amendment was so significant because it granted suffrage to Black Americans in the South, freeing them from one key aspect of the black codes.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 23, 1964
Now
~ 61 years ago