aug 27, 1962 - The 24th Amendment (Abolition of Poll Taxes)
Description:
On this date, the 24th Amendment was passed. This amendment made it where taxes could not be imposed on voters. A purpose of this bill was to keep the government out of the voting system, and to provide voting rights to more people. This bill closely matches the desires listed in the "Omaha Platform".Added to timeline:
Date:
aug 27, 1962
Now
~ 63 years ago