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In photos: Voting Rights Act of 1965 turns 60
Wednesday marks the 60th anniversary of President Lyndon Johnson signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965 — a law aimed at ...
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Georgians helped deliver the Voting Rights Act. Sixty years later, some are fighting to preserve its legacy
Wednesday marks the 60th anniversary of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965. President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the ...
Things to know about the Voting Rights Act and the cases that could unravel it
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 ended the discriminatory practices against Black voters that were prevalent in many states.
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The Voting Rights Act at 60: Advocates Fight Against Voter Suppression in D.C. and Nationwide
Discover the significance of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 as it turns 60. Learn about the ongoing fight for voter rights and ...
On This Day: Johnson signs Medicare into law
In 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed Medicare into law, dedicating it to former President Harry Truman, who "planted ...
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Looking back on the 60th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act
Years ago President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into law. It was enacted to remove the barriers of racist policies. THE Voting Rights Act affirmed the right to vote for millions of ...
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This Day in History: President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Voting Rights Act
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - On August 6, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act. The landmark legislation outlawed literacy tests and gave the federal government power to protect ...
Truman’s dream faces new challenges 60 years later as Medicare and Medicaid arrive at a crossroads
Sixty years ago Wednesday, President Lyndon B. Johnson traveled to Independence, Missouri, to sign a groundbreaking piece of ...