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50th Anniversary of the 26th Amendment

July 5, 2021 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

The 50th anniversary of the 26th amendment will be observed in 2021.

TheĀ  26th Amendment represents the importance of the institution of the vote to young voters, and the continued ability of the youth vote to spark nationwide change.

Congress passed the 26th Amendment in March 1971; it was ratified into the Constitution by the states and signed by President Richard Nixon by July of that same year.

Stay tuned to this space for more information about ways to mark the 50th anniversary of the passage of the 26th amendment.

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Date:
July 5, 2021
Time:
8:00 am - 5:00 pm