It was on this day in 1963 that Martin Luther King, Jr., gave his famous “I Have A Dream” speech as part of the March on…
Today marks the birthday of Ulysses Grant, who played a unique role in American history. Here is a look at a military leader who…
January 1 is one of the most noteworthy days in American history, marking President Abraham Lincoln’s decision to issue the…
On August 6, 1965, President Lyndon Johnson signed the landmark Voting Rights Act, a centerpiece of the civil rights movement that…
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The right to vote has long been considered one of the cherished freedoms key to American democracy. But voting rights in general…
Today we celebrate a constitutional ratification twofer: the 15th Amendment (ratified February 3, 1870) and the 16th Amendment…
On July 2, 1964, President Lyndon Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act. The landmark law was a turning point in American history,…
On April 22, Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe ordered the restoration of voting rights for more than 200,000 citizens with past…
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