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Today in History: Fifteenth Amendment ratified, securing voting rights for all

2/3/2025

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On February 3, 1870, the Fifteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified, ensuring that citizens could not be denied the right to vote based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude. This amendment marked a significant advancement in civil rights during the Reconstruction era, reinforcing the principle of universal suffrage.

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On February 3, 1870, the Fifteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified, ensuring that citizens could not be denied the right to vote based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude. This amendment marked a significant advancement in civil rights during the Reconstruction era, reinforcing the principle of universal suffrage.