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Published by Ari Berman, Give Us the Ballot marks the fiftieth anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The book offers a detailed look at how the Act has shaped the United States elections and the continuous battles over political freedom and security for minorities. Drawing on historical context and contemporary analysis, it investigates the political processes and civil rights movements that have defined the fight for access to the ballot, highlighting the enduring significance of the Voting Rights Act in American political life.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Ari Berman
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