apr 3, 1944 - Smith v. Allwright
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Smith v. Allwright, 321 U.S. 649, was a landmark decision of the United States Supreme Court with regard to voting rights and, by extension, racial desegregation. It overturned the Texas state law that authorized parties to set their internal rules, including the use of white primaries.Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 3, 1944
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~ 81 years ago