Question

Which event brought momentum to the movement to lower the voting age from 21 to 18?

Answer 1

The 26th Amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18, allowing millions of young people to participate actively in the democratic process and to have a powerful voice in shaping their political future.

Answer 2

The first rumblings to lower the voting age emerged in the midst of the Vietnam War, with student demonstrations running strong. The slogan "Old enough to fight, old enough to vote," gained popularity and some groups, including student members of the California Teachers Association (CTA), hoped to change the system from within.

http://democracyday.com/the-26th-amendment.html

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