aug 6, 1965 - The Voting Rights Act Is Signed Into Law
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The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was a landmark moment in American History. The Voting Rights Act was signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson and aimed to eliminate racial discrimination in voting. The Voting Rights Act prohibited discriminatory voting practices such as literacy tests and poll taxes, which were used to prevent African Americans from voting. The Voting Rights Act also allowed the federal government to oversee and enforce voting practices in states with a history of discrimination. The Voting Rights Act was a major victory for the Civil Rights Movement in the United States of America and helped ensure that all American citizens would have equal access to the voting polls. It was a critical step to ensure that African Americans would have equality in the United States of America. The Voting Rights Act is still an important piece of legislation in American History and is a reminder of the struggles of African Americans in the 1960s and earlier.Added to timeline:
Date:
aug 6, 1965
Now
~ 59 years ago