6 août 1965 - Voting Rights Act of 1965
Description:
The Voting Rights Act of 1965, signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson, aimed to overcome legal barriers at the state and local levels that prevented African Americans from exercising their right to vote as guaranteed under the 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
6 août 1965
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 59 ans