10 févr. 1965 - Voting Rights Act passed
Description:
This act outlawed measures such as literacy tests which were used to prevent blacks from voting. The bill was passed in part because the previous year 3 civil rights leaders had died trying to register voters in Mississippi. This was a huge victory for the black community.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
10 févr. 1965
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 60 ans