Post Tagged with: "26th Amendment"

Profile America: Youth Voting Comes of Age

Profile America: Youth Voting Comes of Age

  Saturday, July 1 — On this date 46 years ago, the sun set on our old concept of coming of age. The 26th amendment to the Constitution became law effective July 1, lowering the age requirement for voting in […]

by · July 1, 2017 · Election News, Government, History, Profile America, Voting Rights

Profile America: Youth Is Served

In 1972, the 26th amendment to the Constitution became law effective July 1, lowering the age requirement for voting in national elections from 21 to 18 years old.

by · June 30, 2016 · Profile America, Voting Rights, Youth and Children