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August 06, 2026

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.

White House Seeks to Muzzle Foreign Press

POSTED: November 30, -0001

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NorthStar Network Executive Editor criticizes the Bush White House for its attempt to muzzle the foreign press's criticism of the U.S. war in Iraq.