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16 hours ago · The Voting Rights Act of 1965 is a landmark piece of federal legislation in the United States that prohibits racial discrimination in voting. [7] [8] It was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson during the height of the civil rights movement on August 6, 1965, and Congress later amended the Act five times to expand its protections. [7]
16 hours ago · The American Civil War Centennial was the official United States commemoration of the American Civil War. Commemoration activities began in 1957, four years before the 100th anniversary of the war's first battle, and ended in 1965 with the 100th anniversary of the surrender at Appomattox. The United States Civil War Centennial Commission and ...
- July 1–3, 1863
- Union victory
16 hours ago · United States portal. v. t. e. Bayard Rustin ( / ˈbaɪ.ərd / BY-ərd; March 17, 1912 – August 24, 1987) was an American political activist, a prominent leader in social movements for civil rights, socialism, nonviolence, and gay rights. Rustin was the principal organizer of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963.
- Presidential Medal of Freedom
- August 24, 1987 (aged 75), New York City, U.S.
- March 17, 1912, West Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
16 hours ago · Religion. Opposition and resistance. Related. v. t. e. Abolitionism, or the abolitionist movement, is the movement to end slavery and liberate slaves around the world. The first country to fully outlaw slavery was France in 1315, but it was later used in its colonies.
16 hours ago · Disability. Disability is the experience of any condition that makes it more difficult for a person to do certain activities or have equitable access within a given society. [1] Disabilities may be cognitive, developmental, intellectual, mental, physical, sensory, or a combination of multiple factors. Disabilities can be present from birth or ...
16 hours ago · Isabel Hoffman (born May 22, 1990) is the twentieth historical character representing the turn of the millennium to the early 2000s. She is a nine-year-old girl who lives in Seattle, Washington, with her fraternal twin sister Nicki Hoffman. [77] Isabel Jane Hoffman was born on May 22, 1990, to Robin and Dave Hoffman.
16 hours ago · 2010s in fashion. Women wearing contemporary outfits at a 2015 fashion show. The 2010s were defined by hipster fashion, athleisure, a revival of austerity-era period pieces and alternative fashions, swag-inspired outfits, 1980s -style neon streetwear, [1] and unisex 1990s -style elements influenced by grunge [2] [3] and skater fashions. [4]
