President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into law, protecting citizens' voting rights.

The Voting Rights Act was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson in the United States to combat racial discrimination in voting. This landmark legislation aimed to enforce the 15th Amendment of the Constitution by prohibiting racial discrimination in voting practices. The act was a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement, particularly for African Americans who faced systemic barriers to voting such as literacy tests and poll taxes. By outlawing these discriminatory practices, the Voting Rights Act aimed to ensure that all citizens, regardless of race, could exercise their right to vote. This moment marked a significant step towards achieving equality and justice in the United States. #VotingRightsAct #CivilRightsMovement #Equality #Justice