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Which American President introduced the Voting Rights Act of 1965? - History

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Which American President introduced the Voting Rights Act of 1965?

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The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was introduced by President Lyndon B. Johnson. He signed it into law on 6th August, 1965, as a landmark piece of federal legislation aimed at prohibiting racial discrimination in voting, particularly targeting practices in the southern states that had disenfranchised African Americans.

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Chapter 10: Protest Movements (Civil Rights Movement, Anti-Apartheid Movement and Feminist Movement) - EXERCISE [Page 187]

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Dr. Sachhidananda Banerjee History [English] Class 12 ISC
Chapter 10 Protest Movements (Civil Rights Movement, Anti-Apartheid Movement and Feminist Movement)
EXERCISE | Q 11. a) | Page 187
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