6 août 1965 - The Voter Rights Act of 1965
Description:
The Voting Rights Act, signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson (1908-73) on August 6, 1965, aimed to overcome legal barriers at the state and local levels that prevented African Americans from exercising their right to vote under the 15th Amendment (1870) to the Constitution of the United States.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
6 août 1965
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 58 ans
