Lyndon B. Johnson did not stick to the status quo during his effort to persuade Congress to pass his Voting Rights Act. Although he was born and raised in Stonewall, Texas he was not predisposed to be a supporter of racial justice. This speech was written not only to congress but also to the American people during the Civil Rights Movement. He wanted them to understand, “Every American citizen must have an equal right to vote.” (Johnson) Throughout his time in office he lobbied for the rights of both African American men and women. He wanted them to have equal opportunity and fairness just as the white men and women at the time did.
On March 7, 1965 there was an attack on black protesters because of the resistant at the time of black voting
On March 7, 1965 there was an attack on black protesters because of the resistant at the time of black voting