aug 6, 1965 - Voting Rights Act

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Legislation that aimed to overcome legal barriers that prevented African-Americans from exercising their right to vote.

Significance: By outlawing discriminatory voting practices like literacy tests and poll taxes, the Voting Rights Act made it easier for Black Americans to vote and therefore have a voice.

Quote: "The vote is precious. It is almost sacred. It's the most powerful non-violent tool we have in a democratic society and we've got to use it."

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