The Fight for the 26th Amendment

This chapter examines the importance of the 26th Amendment, which lowered the voting age to 18, highlighting the historical events and social movements that led to its rapid ratification in 1971. It features discussions on the evolution of voting age in America, the influence of World War II, and key advocate Jennings Randolph's role in this significant change.

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