may 27, 1965 - Voting Rights Act of 1965
Description:
This act was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson. It is considered one of the most important far-reaching piece of civil rights legislation in U.S history. It guaranteed the 15th amendment, aiming to overcome state and local level preventing african americans exercising their right to vote.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 27, 1965
Now
~ 60 years ago