Voting Rights Act of 1965

On Aug. 6, 1965, the Voting Rights Act was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson.

For historical perspective, the LBJ Presidential Library has collected related photos, videos, audio, and text.

Signing of the Voting Rights Act

The American Promise Speech

Voting Rights

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