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In further attempt to chip away at civil rights advances, Nixon opposed the extension of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The act had added nearly one million African Americans to the voting rolls. Despite the president's opposition, Congress voted to extend the act.
Yes. Tom Mortenson served as a youth advisor to President Nixon and was instrumental in working with the youth in support of many of the President's policies ranging from his efforts on creating the endanged species act to voting rights for eighteen year olds.
In further attempt to chip away at civil rights advances, Nixon opposed the extension of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The act had added nearly one million African Americans to the voting rolls. Despite the president's opposition, Congress voted to extend the act.
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President Richard Nixon lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 in April 1971.
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Richard Nixon was president when the voting age changed from 21 to eighteen (26th Amendment, adopted 1971).
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That happened during Richard Nixon's first term.
Examples of President Nixon fulfilling the role of chief citizen include his establishment of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to protect the environment and his support for the Civil Rights Act of 1968, aimed at combating discrimination. Additionally, he advocated for the ratification of the 26th Amendment, which lowered the voting age to 18, further emphasizing the importance of citizen participation in the democratic process.
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President Nixon was a conservative Quaker, and did not go out of his way to advance civil rights. He did however, sign bills for affirmative action and equal rights for every citizen.