Today in American History June 22
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Posted: 06/21/09
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American Minute with Bill Federer
June 22
In Medieval Europe no one voted except the kings.
In colonial America only landowners voted.
After the Revolution, States gradually let those without land vote,
but many had religious and literacy tests.
In 1870, the 15th Amendment let former slaves vote.
In 1920, the 19th Amendment let women vote.
In 1924, American Indians could vote in Federal Elections.
In 1961, the 23rd Amendment let District of Columbia residents vote
in Federal Elections.
In 1964, the 24th Amendment let vote those who could not pay a poll
tax.
In 1965, the Voting Rights Act removed literacy tests.
On JUNE 22, 1970, President Nixon extended the Voting Rights Act to
let 18-year-olds vote.
The Supreme Court, in Oregon v Mitchell, limited this right so the
26th Amendment was passed in 1971 to confirm it.
President Nixon stated March 24, 1970:
"In other areas, too, there were long struggles to eliminate
discrimination...
Property and even religious qualifications for voting persisted well
into the 19th century - and not until 1920 were women finally
guaranteed the right to vote."
On August 24, 1972, Nixon said:
"For the first time in the 195 year history of this country, men and
women 18 to 21 years of age will have the chance to vote."
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