This Day In History: The 26th Amendment Was Enacted

On this day in history, June 30th, 1971, the 26th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was enacted, granting the right to vote in all federal, state, and local elections to American citizens 18 years or older. The U.S. thus gained an additional 11 million voters. The minimum voting age in most states had been 21. #ProgressIsPossible #ThisDayInHistory