aug 6, 1965 - The Voter Rights Act of 1965

Description:

The Voting Rights Act, signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson (1908-73) on August 6, 1965, aimed to overcome legal barriers at the state and local levels that prevented African Americans from exercising their right to vote under the 15th Amendment (1870) to the Constitution of the United States.

Added to timeline:

Krishonna's Timeline

ByKrishonna Nelson

2 Feb 2018

555

Date:

aug 6, 1965

Now

~ 60 years ago