“The vote is the most powerful instrument ever devised by man for breaking down injustice and destroying the terrible walls which imprison men because they are different from other men.”
– President Lyndon B. Johnson
In 1961, the 23rd amendment was ratified, assuring the District of Columbia the same number of electoral votes granted to the least populous state. Today, in 1964, DC residents were able to vote in a presidential election for the first time.
Interested in learning more about District voting rights and enhancing advocacy efforts in Congress? Today is a great time to check out Catalogue non-profit, DC Vote.