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The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was signed into law by President Johnson on August 6, fueling Black voter participation and the election of Blacks to public office.

President's Weekly Address - 7/9/11

POSTED: July 09, 2011, 12:00 am

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As budget talks between the President and congressional leaders continue, President Obama calls for a balanced approach to address the federal deficit.





Source: The White House

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