6 août 1965 - Voting Rights Act of 1965
Description:
The voting rights act went into effect on August 6 1965. The law was signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson. The act was to help African Americans be able to overcome the legal barriers that were not allowing them to vote. Their right to vote was granted by the 15 Amendment .Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
6 août 1965
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 59 ans