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Historical Anniversary
26th Amendment Passed by Congress (1971): 18-21 Granted Right to Vote
#OnThis day in 1971, the 26th Amendment was passed by Congress. This amendment was enacted in response to Vietnam War protests, which argued that soldiers who were old enough to … Continue reading "26th Amendment Passed by Congress (1971): 18-21 Granted Right to Vote"
15th Amendment Ratified (1870): Granted Black Male the Right to Vote
#OnThisDay in 1870, the 15th Amendment, which granted black men the right to vote, was ratified. Unfortunately, Southern states continued to disenfranchise black voters through the use of poll taxes, … Continue reading "15th Amendment Ratified (1870): Granted Black Male the Right to Vote"
